Hillsborough County · Est. 1998
Tampa’s
IRS Lawyer
32 years · Same city · Same fight
I’ve been solving IRS problems from Tampa since 1998. I know the Tampa IRS office, the Middle District courthouse, and every Florida law that protects your home, your retirement, and your business. This is my city.
32
Years in Tampa
$100M+
Tax debt resolved
FL · CO · TX
Bar admissions
What I do
IRS resolution for
Hillsborough County
Wage Garnishments
Stop the IRS from taking your check
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Bank Levies
Release frozen funds within the 21-day window
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Tax Liens
Protect your Tampa property
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Offers in Compromise
Settle your debt for less than owed
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IRS Audits
Representation at the Tampa IRS office
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Unfiled Returns
Get compliant and reduce inflated balances
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Payroll Tax Defense
TFRP defense for Tampa businesses
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Penalty Abatement
Remove penalties and reduce your balance
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Bankruptcy Discharge
Eliminate qualifying tax debt
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Can bankruptcy
wipe out your taxes?
Some income tax debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy if it passes three timing rules. Tampa cases are filed in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Run your dates and see where you stand.
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Know the local ground
Florida law gives Tampa taxpayers real advantages against the IRS. These guides cover what matters in Hillsborough County.
When the IRS is moving on you
IRS Bank Levy in Tampa
The IRS froze your Tampa bank account. You have 21 days. Here is how to use that window.
IRS Wage Levy in Hillsborough County
Florida protects wages from most creditors. The IRS doesn't follow Florida's rules.
IRS Revenue Officer in Tampa
The Tampa IRS office is home base for Revenue Officers covering Hillsborough County. When one shows up, you need a lawyer.
Hillsborough County Tax Lien Guide
A federal tax lien filed in Hillsborough County shows up in the public records and affects every property you own here.
IRS Collection Statute: Hillsborough Guide
The IRS has 10 years to collect. Knowing your exact dates changes the entire strategy.
Ways out
Offer in Compromise for Hillsborough Taxpayers
Florida's exemptions reduce your Reasonable Collection Potential, making Tampa OICs more competitive.
IRS Installment Agreements for Hillsborough Residents
A payment plan keeps the IRS from levying. But it's not always the cheapest option for Tampa taxpayers.
Currently Not Collectible in Hillsborough County
If you can't pay, the IRS stops collecting. Florida's cost of living and exemptions make qualifying realistic.
IRS Penalty Abatement for Tampa Taxpayers
Penalties inflate your balance by 25% or more. They can be removed, and most people don't know to ask.
Tax Bankruptcy in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough bankruptcy cases go through the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Florida's exemptions make this powerful.
Unfiled Tax Returns in Tampa: Consequences
No Florida state return to worry about. But the IRS knows what you earned and they will eventually act on it.
IRS Audit Representation in Tampa
IRS audits for Hillsborough County are conducted out of the Tampa IRS office. I've been there hundreds of times.
Florida advantages
Hillsborough Homestead Exemption and IRS Debt
Your Tampa home has significant protection from IRS collection under Florida's unlimited homestead exemption.
Tampa Real Estate and IRS Liens
Tampa's real estate market is hot. If you're selling or refinancing with an IRS lien, plan 6-8 weeks ahead.
Hillsborough Retirement Accounts and IRS Debt
Florida gives your retirement accounts unlimited protection. Here is what that means when you owe the IRS.
Your business, your industry
Tampa Small Business IRS Problems
Tampa's business corridors from Westshore to Ybor to Water Street generate IRS problems every day. The stakes are higher than individual cases.
Payroll Tax Lawyer in Tampa
Tampa's construction, hospitality, and staffing industries generate payroll tax cases constantly. Personal liability is automatic.
Tampa Construction Industry IRS Problems
Tampa's construction boom creates massive payroll tax exposure. Subcontractor misclassification is the hidden trigger.
Tampa Medical Professional Tax Problems
Tampa General, Moffitt, BayCare, and hundreds of private practices. Medical professionals have specific IRS vulnerabilities.
Tampa Bay Self-Employed Tax Problems
Tampa Bay's gig economy, freelance community, and remote worker influx create a wave of self-employment tax problems.
Around the county
Tampa IRS Problems: The Complete Guide
Hillsborough County is the economic engine of the Tampa Bay area. That means more businesses, more income, and more IRS exposure than anywhere else on the Gulf Coast.
Brandon and Riverview IRS Help
East Hillsborough is booming. Brandon and Riverview residents deserve a local tax lawyer, not a national firm.
Straight answers
Tampa taxpayers ask
How much does a consultation with a Tampa IRS lawyer cost?
Nothing. The initial consultation is free. Bring the IRS notice and you will get a straight answer about where you stand, what your deadlines are, and what it takes to fix it.
Can the IRS take my home in Florida?
Florida’s homestead exemption is one of the strongest in the country, and IRS home seizures are rare and require special approval. But a federal tax lien still attaches to your home and follows it through a sale. The sooner the underlying debt is resolved, the safer your property is.
The IRS levied my bank account. Is the money gone?
Not yet. The bank holds levied funds for 21 days before sending them to the IRS. Within that window, the levy can often be released by getting a resolution in place or asserting exemptions for protected funds like Social Security. It is a same-day emergency — call immediately.
How long can the IRS collect a tax debt?
Generally ten years from the date of assessment — the Collection Statute Expiration Date, or CSED. Certain events pause the clock, like bankruptcy, an offer in compromise, or a collection due process hearing. Knowing your CSED dates is often the difference between paying in full and paying nothing.
Do I really need a tax attorney instead of handling it myself?
For a small balance you can pay, maybe not. But anything involving a levy, a lien, a Revenue Officer, an audit, payroll taxes, or a balance you cannot pay is a situation where what you say to the IRS goes on the record. Attorney-client privilege and 32 years of dealing with the Tampa IRS office change the conversation.
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