Houston Tax Attorney for IRS Debt, Audits, and Tax Resolution

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If you received an IRS notice, owe back taxes, or have unfiled returns, our Houston tax attorneys can step in before penalties and collections escalate. We represent individuals and businesses across Harris County, handling IRS disputes, tax debt resolution, and state tax matters. Since 2011, we’ve closed 1,100+ cases and reduced client balances by an average of 54%.

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Best Houston, Texas IRS tax attorneys for state and federal taxes.

Every Case, Every Client, Every Dollar Protected By Our Tax Law Firm In Houston

Many Houston tax firms bill by the hour, hand your case to staff, or disappear while IRS notices keep coming. Our Houston tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, unfiled returns, and offshore compliance through private consultations under attorney-client privilege.

Once you hire us, we take over IRS communication, respond quickly, and keep you informed on every filing and deadline. You get a licensed tax lawyer who stays involved until your case reaches a clear resolution.

Comprehensive IRS Representation From Real Tax Attorneys In Houston

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

When the IRS or state tax authorities question your return, we represent clients through every stage of the examination process, protecting their rights while presenting their financial position accurately. We analyze the audit scope, prepare responses, and negotiate directly with revenue agents. Most audits close with reduced liability or no change.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Tax debt affects every part of your financial life. Our attorneys review your income, assets, and total balance to determine which relief programs you qualify for. We handle all negotiations with federal and state tax authorities, prepare settlement proposals, and structure agreements that work within your budget. Most clients either lock in payment terms they can afford or settle for less than the full amount owed.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Haven’t filed in years? Our attorneys prepare your past-due returns, handle all IRS correspondence, and bring your account current. Filing voluntarily before the IRS contacts you typically cuts total penalties by 25% or more.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

When the IRS begins collection through bank levies, wage garnishment, or asset seizure, you have limited time to respond before losing money and property. Houston taxpayers with these actions pending need immediate legal action to request Collection Due Process hearings, negotiate installment agreements, or pursue Currently Not Collectible status. Acting within the first 30 days gives you the strongest position to stop enforcement and reach a resolution that fits your finances.

Small Business Taxes

Business owners with payroll tax problems or unfiled returns risk personal liability for company debts. Our Houston tax attorneys separate your business and personal exposure, negotiate directly with IRS revenue officers, and structure payment arrangements that keep your operations running while you pay down the balance.

International Taxes and FBARs

If you have foreign bank accounts or overseas income, you must report them to the IRS or face penalties of up to $100,000 per violation. Our Houston tax attorneys identify what you need to file, prepare the required reports, and bring your accounts into compliance through IRS voluntary programs that reduce or eliminate penalties.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for Houston, TX Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved an IRS dispute for a healthcare worker in The Heights who owed $47,000, negotiating a settlement and securing a federal tax lien release that restored her credit.	Tax Representation	4 Months
Guided a Galleria area retail store owner through correcting their business entity classification by filing IRS Form 2553, reducing their annual tax liability by $12,000.	Tax Compliance	6 Weeks
Represented a self-employed consultant in Midtown during an IRS inquiry into reported income, providing professional representation that closed the case with no changes.	Tax Representation	3 Months
Helped a retired couple in Memorial reduce a CP2000 notice proposing $23,000 in additional taxes down to $4,200 by documenting unreported basis in stock sales.	IRS Notice Response	8 Weeks
Brought a Montrose freelance photographer current on 5 years of unfiled returns, eliminating $9,400 in failure-to-file penalties through first-time abatement.	Unfiled Return Resolution	10 Weeks
Advised a River Oaks investor on reporting foreign bank accounts and international income, completing proper FBAR disclosures and avoiding $50,000 in potential penalties.	International Tax Compliance	7 Weeks

Houston Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $287,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 76%

Years of Returns Caught Up 31+ Years

Local Areas Served The Heights to Memorial

Houston Taxpayers Trust Us To Fix Their IRS Problems

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 Houston For Texas and Federal IRS Issues

Houston business owners face Texas Comptroller enforcement for sales tax shortfalls, franchise tax margin errors, and mixed beverage tax violations. Harris County property tax disputes escalate when commercial appraisals exceed actual market value. Our attorneys defend against IRS collection and state tax enforcement, especially when multiple agencies pursue liens or levy bank accounts at once.

Harris County has one of the highest combined property tax rates in Texas, with homeowners paying the county, city, school district, community college, hospital district, flood control district, and port authority. The Texas Comptroller also scrutinizes Houston businesses more than most cities because of the metro area’s size and diversity of industries. When IRS enforcement overlaps with state and county collection, you need attorneys who handle all three under one strategy.

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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