St Petersburg Tax Attorney For IRS Disputes

Tax Lawyers Serving St Petersburg For IRS Representation And Defense

Our tax attorneys represent individuals and businesses across St Petersburg and Pinellas County. IRS disputes, unfiled returns, back taxes, and IRS penalties. Clients in Old Northeast, Kenwood, Shore Acres, and Snell Isle rely on us because we know how the IRS handles cases in this part of Florida.

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Best St Petersburg, Florida IRS tax attorneys for state and federal taxes.

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IRS problems hit individuals and businesses the same way. Stress, confusion, and a clock that won’t stop. Our tax law firm handles all IRS communication on your behalf so you never speak with a revenue officer yourself. We work with clients in St Petersburg on everything from CP504 notices to unfiled returns.

Our attorneys show up with you at every IRS meeting instead of sending junior staff. Call us and we’ll start pulling your IRS transcripts within the first week.

Full-Service Tax Representation in St Petersburg

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

If you received an IRS audit notice in St Petersburg, the smartest move is getting audit representation before the examination picks up speed. Our attorneys prepare your documents, handle every response to the IRS, and challenge findings that could raise your liability. We file appeals when the situation calls for it. Every tax audit depends on your specific records, but a documented and organized response makes a real difference.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Owing the IRS does not have to run your life. St Petersburg taxpayers with tax debt have real options worth looking into. Our attorneys handle IRS settlement negotiations, establish IRS payment plan agreements, pursue penalty abatements, and request currently not collectible status when appropriate. We also work to release liens and stop active garnishments. Qualification depends on your finances, but there are paths forward.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Unfiled returns turn into back taxes, penalties, and IRS collection actions. It gets worse the longer they sit. Our attorneys reconstruct records for St Petersburg taxpayers, calculate your actual liability, and identify deductions that may have been missed. We negotiate penalty abatement and restore your IRS compliance.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

Wage garnishment, the IRS taking money straight from a paycheck, is one of the fastest enforcement tools they use. A tax lien often comes next. Our attorneys defend St Petersburg taxpayers through collection appeals, installment agreements, and Currently Not Collectible requests. Waiting only reduces options.

Small Business Taxes

Business tax debt often starts with one missed payroll tax deposit, then grows into liens, penalties, and IRS collection threats. Our attorneys defend St Petersburg small businesses through IRS audits, trust fund penalty cases, and back tax negotiations. We file unfiled returns and restore tax compliance before the IRS escalates.

International Taxes and FBARs

Unsure whether a foreign account needs to be reported on an FBAR? The rules are confusing, and the offshore penalty for getting it wrong is severe. Our attorneys correct FATCA violations, file through streamlined procedures, and restore international tax compliance. Most of these issues are fixable with the right approach.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for St Petersburg, FL Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved a complex IRS inquiry for a healthcare professional in Old Northeast, correcting a CP2000 notice and reducing the proposed tax increase by over $14,000.	IRS Notice Response	3 Months
Brought five years of unfiled tax returns current for a freelance designer in Gulfport, restoring full compliance and clarifying exactly what happens when the IRS audits you to protect against future issues.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Rectified common business tax mistakes for a boutique owner in Grand Central District, amending prior returns to recover $11,500 in overlooked deductions.	Tax Compliance	4 Months
Secured a total penalty abatement for a homeowner in Snell Isle, successfully removing $9,200 in failure-to-file and late payment penalties by proving reasonable cause.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Represented a small business operator in Historic Kenwood facing a complex tax dispute, navigating the matter to a zero-balance resolution through structured IRS payment plans.	Tax Representation	5 Months
Guided an executive in Tierra Verde through the voluntary disclosure of foreign investment income, ensuring full international filing compliance and avoiding heavy non-disclosure fines.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	7 Months

St Petersburg Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $274,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 76%

Years of Returns Caught Up 29+ Years

Local Areas Served Old Northeast to Shore Acres

St Petersburg Taxpayers Share Their Experience Working With Us

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 St Petersburg For Florida and Federal IRS Issues

Between IRS notices and Florida Department of Revenue enforcement letters, taxpayers in St Petersburg can feel pulled in two directions. Pinellas County property taxes hit homeowners and businesses every year. The state collects sales tax, corporate income tax, and reemployment tax on top of that. Federal and state collection actions can run at the same time. We fight both so clients only deal with one team.

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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