Houston Texas Tax Attorneys

A local tax attorney based in Houston has dedicated experience working with the Texas Comptroller. They will be able to guide you to the best resolution option based on their experience with the state. Unfortunately, big nationwide tax relief firms usually lack state-specific experience, and they tend to provide subpar services as their staffs are full of salespeople with only a small number of actual tax pros to file documents.

In many cases, tax problems require the help of a tax attorney because they are too confusing or time-consuming to settle on your own. However, you can also get help from a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an enrolled agent. That said, if you're dealing with a criminal tax problem, you should almost always hire a tax attorney over the other two types of pros.

There are four Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Houston where you can talk with IRS employees in person. You can ask questions about your IRS account related to forms filed, payments made, etc. You can also get basic individual tax law assistance, pay taxes with checks or money orders, and make payment arrangements. You may also request an ID protection personal ID number to reduce the risk of tax-related identity theft and receive departing clearance for aliens. 

Finally, you can get tax forms, and you can file Form 911 (Taxpayer Assistance Request) and

Form 2290 (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return). At the Southeast Houston location, you can make tax payments in cash, but you must have exact change. Here are the locations:

Downtown

1919 Smith St.

Houston, TX 77002

Southeast

8876 Gulf Freeway

Houston, TX 77017

Southwest

8701 S. Gessner

Houston, TX 77074

Northwest

12941 I45 N

Houston, TX 77060

There are three LITCs in Houston. You can get help at these centers if your household income is under 250% of the poverty line, and you're dealing with a tax dispute or debt worth $50,000 or less. You may also be able to get help if you don't speak English. Contact the following centers to learn more about hours and services. 

• Houston Volunteer Lawyers LITC in Houston, TX (713) 228-0735
• Lone Star Legal Aid LITC in Houston, TX (713) 652-0077
• South Texas College of Law LITC Houston, TX (713) 646-2922

The cost of hiring a tax attorney varies based on the services you need, your location, and the attorney's fee structures. Learn what to expect by checking out this guide to the costs of hiring a tax attorney. Or contact an attorney in Houston directly to learn more about how much their services cost.

Tax resolution services include all services people and businesses need when they have a tax problem. If you're dealing with unfiled returns, tax debt, tax audits, or other tax issues, check out this guide to learn more about tax resolution services and how to find help.

The Texas Comptroller can take significant action against you if you have unpaid taxes, including state tax liens, asset levies, and the involuntary termination of your business. To prevent those collection actions and to minimize penalties, be proactive about contacting the state to request payment plans or other options. Check out this guide to learn more.

If you fail to pay or file taxes in Texas, the state can terminate your organization. This applies to both businesses and non-profit organizations. This article explains the termination process and how to reinstate your organization.