Herb Cantor

I was audited by the IRS for preparer due diligence, facing a huge sum in assessed penalties. I hired Herb to handle my case. Over a two-year process, Herb was incredibly diligent, working closely with both the IRS examiner and the Appeals Officer. He prepared a flawless, compelling cover letter detailing the examiner’s errors and proving why the penalties should not apply. The letter was better written than an attorney's work; the Appeals Officer agreed almost immediately after reading it, even noting she had never seen a letter written so well. My case ended with a "no change" determination, meaning I owed absolutely nothing. Herb has a stellar reputation for individual and corporate audits, as well as large penalty abatements—and he truly lives up to it. Thank you, Herb, for your invaluable help. You are worth your weight in gold, and I will happily refer future clients to you and look to you as a mentor for large cases.

Herb helped me with addressing a sensitive and emotional matter as the IRS was trying to tax on a wrongful death settlement. I was certain the IRS was wrong but I did not have the mental or emotional strength to deal with it on my own. I contacted several attorneys and Herb was the most accessible, straight forward, and comprehensive with his fees. Soon after we spoke and before I had sent him payment, he was already on the case and communicated clearly step by step what he needed from me and what was his plan of action. He was sure to relay any new development promptly and answered all questions or concerns right away. There was no middle person to go through when reaching out to him, you get to talk to him from the beginning and he kept the process as simple as it could be. Very professional and effective.

Working with Herb Cantor during my IRS audit was one of the best professional decisions I made. From the beginning, he invested the time to fully understand my circumstances and provided practical guidance tailored to my situation. He has a remarkable ability to break down complicated tax concepts and IRS procedures into clear, understandable terms.
One of Herb's greatest strengths is his thoroughness. He assisted me in gathering, organizing, and presenting extensive documentation involving rental properties, vehicle expenses, depreciation schedules, and other tax-related records. His experience dealing with IRS examinations helped ensure that everything was properly prepared and submitted.
Herb's expertise, professionalism, and dedication provided tremendous value throughout the engagement. I would confidently recommend him to anyone needing tax representation, audit assistance, or guidance with real estate and rental property tax matters. His knowledge and support made a challenging situation far easier to navigate.

We have been trying for over three years to get an IRS mistake corrected. Our penalty and interest was over $110,000.00!! We used the services of attorneys and accountants to no avail and the amount kept growing until we were fortunate enough to receive the recommendation of HERB CANTOR. Herb has the knowledge and experience to speak to the right people and had our penalty eliminated IN FULL!! We offer our highest recommendation, gratitude, and appreciation to HERB CANTOR. Thank you!!

I had an excellent experience working with Herb during my IRS audit. From the very beginning, he demonstrated deep knowledge of IRS procedures and helped me understand the process clearly, which immediately reduced a lot of stress.

Herb guided me step by step on how to communicate with the IRS examiner, what documentation was truly needed, and how to present the information accurately and professionally. He was very strategic in reviewing the examiner’s proposed adjustments, validating the numbers, and confirming that the figures were consistent with my own calculations.

Thanks to his expertise and preparation, the audit process went smoothly and efficiently. There were no accuracy-related penalties, and while interest applied as expected, Herb successfully addressed the penalty issue and ensured everything was handled correctly and fairly.

What I appreciated most was his calm, practical approach and his ability to explain complex tax matters in plain language. I always felt informed, confident, and well represented throughout the process.

I would highly recommend Herb to anyone dealing with an IRS audit or needing a knowledgeable tax professional who truly knows how to navigate the system and advocate for their client.

Herb was a great asset & worth his weight in gold. He really saved us from a ton of issues, penalties, & fines.

Herb represented us before the IRS as the taxpayer owed a large penalty and interest of over $1 million. Herb was able to get the penalty and interest removed. Herb assembled the necessary information to give to the IRS and after talking with the IRS over the last year, the IRS decided to remove the penalty. Even the IRS employee commented that he has never seen such a professional package of information given to him that explained the situation in a detailed protest letter and enabled the IRS to remove the penalty and interest.

I want to highly recommend Herb to represent you for your IRS audit and penalty
problems. I was referred to him by a CPA/Attorney I know. He manages primarily IRS
audits, penalty abatements, and trust fund penalties.
Basically, I was audited by the IRS and owed around $10 million or so with penalties.
Herb was able to get the tax reduced to zero. He is great to work with and since he is a
former Large Case examiner, Appeals Officer, and Tax Court liaison, he understands
the IRS process. (I believe Herb only works IRS cases with liabilities that exceed
$50,000).
Thanks again Herb!

Herb was a comfort & a guide to walk me through the painful audit process. Herb being a retired revenue agent provided me a comfort I wouldn’t have had without him. His insight & my sleep was worth every penny.

Herb helped me to rectify the problem with past tax returns. I totally appreciate how prompt he was in returning paperworks. He sent me email regularly to provide full and all necessary information. I feel I had friend who cares about me and who stood by me throughout the process. I did not feel alone or confused as to what to do because Herb guided me through everything. I am so grateful.