San Diego Tax Attorneys For Professional IRS Representation

San Diego Tax Lawyers Representing Individuals & Businesses Against The IRS

Individuals and businesses across San Diego and San Diego County, from Mission Hills to Mira Mesa, bring us their IRS disputes, back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS notices. Our attorneys have resolved thousands of cases over more than a decade and the numbers behind that record hold up under scrutiny.

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The San Diego Tax Law Firm Behind Thousands Of Closed IRS Cases

Before hiring any tax firm, ask who handles your case, what cases they cover, and what results they produce on paper. A licensed attorney handles your case here, we cover back taxes, unfiled returns, criminal tax defense, and offshore accounts, and we average 65% or more in reductions on debts over $10,000.

Our tax law firm serves individuals and businesses in San Diego across every IRS matter. Good representation comes down to one thing: an attorney who uses firsthand IRS knowledge to reduce what you owe, including civil penalty charges. Call today and find out what your debt could come down to.

Tax Representation Services In San Diego Built For Complex IRS Cases

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

A tax audit notice triggers an active examination of your return and the window to respond with full documentation closes faster than most people expect. Our attorneys in San Diego prepare your records, handle IRS correspondence, and challenge examiner findings that go beyond what your documentation supports. We protect your legal rights and preserve your right to appeal. Results depend on your records and circumstances.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Every tax debt situation in San Diego has a resolution path, and the right one depends entirely on what your financial picture looks like right now. Our attorneys set up IRS payment plans, pursue penalty abatement, request currently not collectible status, and submit Offer in Compromise applications for those who qualify. What you qualify for depends on your situation, and waiting narrows the field.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

If the IRS files a substitute return for you in San Diego, the number they come up with will almost always be higher than what you’d owe if an attorney handled it first. We review your records, correct what’s wrong, and work to bring penalties down before the debt grows.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

Do you know how much time remains before the IRS executes a levy or wage garnishment on your San Diego accounts? Our attorneys request Collection Due Process hearings and pursue Currently Not Collectible status to stop asset seizure and tax lien enforcement. What we stop depends on how quickly you act.

Small Business Taxes

Small businesses in San Diego that address payroll tax problems and IRS audit notices early keep more options available when the IRS comes looking. Our attorneys resolve trust fund penalties, negotiate business tax debt, and restore tax compliance before collection actions start. Getting ahead of it keeps your business in a stronger position.

International Taxes and FBARs

When an IRS international audit or offshore penalty assessment arrives in San Diego, an attorney who steps in fast changes the outcome in ways you can’t achieve alone. Our attorneys resolve unreported foreign accounts, unfiled FBARs, FATCA violations, and international tax compliance issues through FBAR voluntary disclosure and FATCA streamlined procedures before penalties compound.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for San Diego, CA Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved a complex IRS notice for a medical professional in La Jolla, successfully helping them survive the scope of an audit inquiry that initially questioned $35,000 in deductions.	IRS Notice Response	4 Months
Brought five years of unfiled tax returns current for a freelance consultant in North Park, restoring full compliance and settling the tax dispute for 40% less than the IRS's original estimate.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Amended prior returns for a small business owner in Gaslamp Quarter to address S-corp election tax implications, recovering $12,500 in overpaid taxes.	Tax Compliance	3 Months
Secured a total penalty abatement for a homeowner in Mission Hills, successfully removing over $9,000 in failure-to-file penalties by demonstrating reasonable cause.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Represented a shop owner in Little Italy facing an IRS inquiry into their financial standing, utilizing IRS Form 433-F to settle the matter and protect business assets.	Tax Representation	4 Months
Guided an executive in Point Loma through the voluntary disclosure of foreign asset income, ensuring full international filing compliance and avoiding significant non-disclosure fines.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	6 Months

San Diego Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $324,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 88%

Years of Returns Caught Up 45+ Years

Local Areas Served Mission Hills to Mira Mesa

Read What Happened When San Diego Residents Hired Our Tax Attorneys

Proven Expertise – 40+ years combined in IRS defense and tax planning services for taxpayers, high-income individuals, and small business owners.
Dedicated Team – Work with real, board-certified Tax Attorneys (JDs), EAs, CFOs, Controllers, and planners.
Trusted Reputation – 99% client satisfaction and 200+ long-term clients who rely on our coordinated, white-glove service and support.

Our Tax Resolution Process

Step 1

Free consultation to review your situation and answer your questions.

Step 2

We file Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) with the IRS. From that point on, we take their calls so you don’t have to.

Step 3

We analyze your case and work on your best tax resolution options until we win.

Our tax lawyers handle everything from paperwork to courtroom representation. Learn more about our flat-fee pricing structure.

Tax Attorneys in San Diego For California and Federal IRS Issues

Most San Diego residents don’t realize the California Franchise Tax Board and the IRS collect independently, which means one unpaid balance can trigger two separate enforcement actions at the same time. Our attorneys handle FTB liens, CA income tax underpayments, San Diego County property tax disputes, and state penalty assessments alongside every IRS matter. Both agencies require different strategies and we apply the right one to each.

Meet Tax Attorney Chad Silver

Chad Silver is a 7-time Super Lawyer who has spent over 20 years saving taxpayers millions and defending clients against the IRS in US Tax Court. He leads Silver Tax Group and maintains memberships in NATP, ABA, and other professional organizations.

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