About IRS Attorneys
An independent legal marketing service connecting taxpayers nationwide with licensed IRS tax attorneys
Confidential intake line: (202) 968-1121 | Available 24/7
Who We Are
IRS Attorneys is an independent legal marketing service that helps taxpayers across the United States find licensed attorneys experienced in IRS tax matters. We are not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, prepare tax returns, or represent taxpayers before the IRS. What we do is connect people facing serious tax problems with attorneys who handle those problems for a living.
The IRS is a federal agency, and most resolution work — Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, U.S. Tax Court petitions, Collection Due Process hearings — is conducted by mail, phone, or electronic submission to centralized IRS units. Whether you live in a major city or a small town, the rules that apply to your wage garnishment, your bank levy, your unfiled returns, or your audit are the same federal rules. What differs is the experience of the attorney handling your case. Our service exists to shorten the distance between a taxpayer who needs experienced counsel and a tax attorney who has handled cases like theirs many times before.
What We Do
When you contact us — by phone or by submitting a confidential evaluation form — we collect basic information about your tax situation: the amount you owe, the type of tax issue (personal income tax, payroll tax, audit, levy, lien), any IRS notices you have received, whether collection action has begun, and the state you live in. We use that information to work to match you with a tax attorney whose experience aligns with your situation.
There is no cost to use our service. There is no obligation to retain any attorney we connect you with. The initial consultation is free and confidential. If you choose to move forward, you and the attorney will work out the engagement directly. We are not party to your attorney-client relationship.
Who We Connect You With
The attorneys in our network are licensed to practice law and are in good standing with at least one US state bar. Many hold admission to the United States Tax Court, which allows them to represent clients in federal tax litigation if a matter cannot be resolved administratively. Others have advanced credentials such as a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation or significant prior experience working inside the IRS or the US Department of Justice Tax Division.
We do not endorse any specific attorney, and we do not analyze your legal matter to recommend one over another. We work to make introductions based on geography, case type, and attorney availability. The decision to retain — or not retain — any attorney is yours alone.
How the Process Works
Most people contact us in one of two ways: by submitting a confidential case evaluation form on this website, or by calling our intake line directly. Either way, the process is straightforward.
- You contact us. Submit the evaluation form or call (202) 968-1121. Provide basic information about your tax situation.
- We work to make an introduction. Based on your situation, we connect you with a tax attorney whose practice handles matters like yours.
- You receive a free consultation. The attorney will speak with you directly — typically by phone, sometimes by secure video meeting — to understand your situation and explain what options may be available.
- You decide. If you choose to retain the attorney, you and the attorney work out the engagement directly. If you choose not to, that is your right. There is no obligation, no pressure, and no fee for the consultation.
The entire process from initial contact to first attorney conversation typically happens within 24 hours, often much sooner for active collection emergencies like an imminent wage garnishment or bank levy.
Why a Tax Attorney — Not a “Tax Relief Company”
The tax debt industry is crowded with companies that market themselves as “tax relief” or “tax resolution” services. Some are legitimate. Many are not. The Federal Trade Commission has brought enforcement actions against multiple well-known tax relief companies over the past decade, including cases that ended in tens of millions of dollars in consumer refunds and permanent industry bans.
A licensed tax attorney is fundamentally different. Attorneys are bound by state bar ethics rules. They may carry professional malpractice insurance. They can represent you in U.S. Tax Court if your case requires litigation. Communications with your attorney are protected by full attorney-client privilege — protection that does not apply when you speak with a non-attorney representative working for a tax relief company. CPAs and enrolled agents have only the limited federally authorized tax practitioner privilege under IRC § 7525, which expressly does not extend to criminal tax proceedings or written tax-shelter advice.
For serious IRS matters — significant tax debt, payroll tax exposure including Trust Fund Recovery Penalty risk, an active audit, an appeals matter, or any situation that could potentially involve criminal tax exposure — the difference between working with a licensed attorney and working with a non-attorney representative can be significant. Our service exists specifically to help connect taxpayers with attorneys.
Our Standards
We work only with attorneys who meet baseline standards:
- Active law license in good standing with at least one US state bar (verifiable through the state bar’s public directory)
- Demonstrated experience handling IRS tax matters as a meaningful part of their practice — not transactional tax planning or estate work
- Transparent fee structure — the attorney will discuss fees with you directly during the consultation, in writing, before any payment
- Responsive intake — attorneys in our network commit to timely follow-up on the matters we route to them
- U.S. Tax Court admission available when matters may require federal tax litigation (verifiable at ustaxcourt.gov)
If at any point you are unhappy with the attorney we have connected you with, you are under no obligation to continue. You can request a different referral, or you can choose to find counsel through another channel. Our role ends when an introduction is made.
Common Mistakes We Help You Avoid
Many tax problems become significantly harder to resolve because of decisions made before a taxpayer speaks with qualified counsel. The most common mistakes we hear from taxpayers who reach out to us:
- Calling the IRS directly before consulting an attorney. Statements made to IRS agents, including Revenue Officers and IRS Criminal Investigation agents, become part of the permanent case record. Filing IRS Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) redirects all IRS contact to your attorney.
- Waiting until after a levy to act. A bank levy gives you only 21 days before funds transfer to the IRS permanently. The earlier an attorney is involved, the more resolution paths remain open.
- Paying a large upfront retainer to a non-law-firm tax relief company. Verify that the entity you hire is a licensed law firm and confirm bar admissions before any payment.
- Attempting to negotiate without filing all missing returns. The IRS will not approve an installment agreement, consider an Offer in Compromise, or grant Currently Not Collectible status until all required federal returns are filed.
- Trusting “pennies on the dollar” guarantees. No legitimate attorney guarantees a specific outcome before reviewing your IRS account transcripts and calculating your Reasonable Collection Potential.
Important Disclosures
This is attorney advertising.
Under the applicable state rules of professional conduct, this website is considered legal advertising. We comply with the advertising rules of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice.
We are not a lawyer referral service in the technical sense.
Some states (including California under Business & Professions Code § 6155) regulate “lawyer referral services” through their state bars, with specific certification requirements. We operate as a legal marketing service — connecting consumers with attorneys who advertise through us — rather than as a state-bar-certified referral service. In states where required, we maintain a list of participating attorneys for public inspection.
No outcome is guaranteed.
Results in IRS matters depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case, the discretion of the IRS, and the work of your attorney. Past results in other matters do not predict outcomes in yours. We make no promises about settlement amounts, penalty abatements, or any other specific outcome.
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure.
To ensure compliance with United States Treasury Department rules governing tax practice, any tax information contained on this website (a) was not written and is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalty, and (b) may not be used in connection with promoting, marketing, or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed herein. You should consult a licensed tax professional regarding your individual situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to use your service?
No. There is no cost to submit an evaluation, no cost to speak with an attorney during the initial consultation, and no obligation to retain anyone. Attorneys in our network pay us to advertise — taxpayers do not.
How quickly will I hear from an attorney?
For most matters, an attorney will reach out within 24 hours of your form submission. For active collection emergencies, the response is often much faster.
Will my information be shared with multiple attorneys?
No. We work to connect you with a single attorney based on your situation, not to distribute your information across a network of competing firms. Your information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Are you a law firm?
No. We are an independent legal marketing service. We do not employ attorneys, do not provide legal advice, and do not establish attorney-client relationships. The attorneys we connect you with are independent professionals.
Do I need a local IRS tax attorney?
No. The IRS is a federal agency and most resolution work — Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, Tax Court petitions, and Collection Due Process hearings — is conducted by mail, phone, or electronic submission to centralized IRS units. A qualified national IRS tax attorney can represent you regardless of where you live in the United States.
What if I already have a tax attorney?
If you are already represented, you generally do not need our service. Speak with your existing counsel about your situation. Our service is intended for taxpayers who do not yet have legal representation for their IRS matter.
Do you handle state tax matters in addition to IRS matters?
The attorneys in our network primarily handle federal IRS matters, but many also handle state tax controversies in the states where they are licensed. When you contact us, let us know if your matter involves a state taxing authority in addition to or instead of the IRS.
Get in Touch
If you are facing an IRS tax issue and want to speak with a licensed tax attorney, there are two ways to reach us. There is no cost. There is no obligation. There is no judgment — only straightforward information about what working with a licensed tax attorney could mean for your situation.
Confidential intake line available 24/7
Legal Disclaimer & Advertising Notice: IRS Attorneys is an independent legal marketing service, not a law firm. This website constitutes an advertisement for legal services under applicable state rules of professional conduct. We are not a law firm, we do not employ attorneys, and we do not provide legal advice of any kind. No attorney-client relationship is created by contacting us or submitting a request through this website. The attorneys we work with are independent licensed professionals; we do not endorse or recommend any specific attorney.
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with Treasury Department rules governing tax practice, any tax information contained on this website was not written and is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalty. You should consult a licensed tax professional regarding your individual situation.
Results described on this website are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any tax matter. Every situation is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. All photos and images on this website are of models and are used for illustrative purposes only.