Justin Costello

Justin Costello

Languages Spoken: English
Hilliard, Ohio
TaxCure Rating 14 Reviews Google Rating 67 Reviews
Former IRS Revenue Officer. 20-years experience. EA and Founder of Costello Tax Resolution. Free Consultations

About Justin Costello

After a 15-year career with the IRS, I left to start Costello Tax Resolution. When you owe the IRS, you should not have to live in fear. I leverage my experience as a former IRS Revenue Officer to protect you from IRS enforcement and settle your tax debt permanently. Contact me for a free consultation.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • Ohio Department of Taxation

Reviews

5.0

Customer Rating

14 Reviews

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Reviewed by Brian B
Advised on Unpaid Taxes, Passport Issues | Nov 3, 2025
Justin and his team at Costello Tax Resolution very successfully handled a decade-long IRS issue that was seemingly insurmountable, resulting in a very positive outcome. What we thought would be a tremendous burden turned out to be very manageable with their expert guidance. Justin and his team were incredibly prompt, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entire experience. If you're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about a tax situation—no matter how big or small—please don't hesitate to reach out to Costello Tax. They transformed what felt like an impossible situation into something we could actually handle. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes | Jul 3, 2025
Gave a bunch of advice and educated me on a number of things. Our final resolution with the IRS was very satisfactory for me.

Problem Experience

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Past Due Tax Return
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Criminal or Tax Evasion
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
  • Other Levies
  • Passport Issues
  • Cryptocurrency Issue
  • Spousal Tax Issue
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Unfiled Returns - No Balance
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Tax Preparer Penalties
  • ESRP
  • Notice of Deficiency
  • Notice of Determination

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Treasury Offset
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Seizure
  • Bank Levy
  • 100% Penalty Assessment
  • Criminal or Tax Evasion
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • CAT Issues
  • Sales Tax

Solution Experience

  • Payment Plans
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Currently Not Collectible
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Injured Spouse Relief
  • Lien Withdrawal
  • CAP Hearing
  • CDP Hearing
  • Trust Tax Preparation
  • Lien Discharge
  • Lien Subordination
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Bankruptcy
  • 4180 Interview Support
  • CSED Analysis
  • IRS Transcript Analysis
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Audit Reconsideration
  • Fraud Examination Support
  • Audit Representation
  • Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
  • Criminal Tax Defense
  • Pro Se Tax Court Petition
  • Streamlined Filing Procedure
  • Tax Court

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Lien Release
  • Tax Appeals
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Criminal Tax Defense
  • Tax Court

Tax Types Serviced

Corporate Tax Excise Tax Income Tax Employment/Payroll Tax State Sales & Use Tax Gift Tax/GST Tax Highway Use Tax Estate Tax (Form 706) Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)

Taxpayer Types Serviced

Individuals Sole Proprietor Limited Liability Companies S-Corporations C-Corporations Estates Expatriates Non-Profits/Charities Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC

Professional License & Designations

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal 2/22/2021 Active

Designation & Other Licences

License Type
NTPI Fellow (National Tax Practice Institute)
Mar 2023 Active
Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS)
Jun 2022 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Founder and Enrolled Agent Costello Tax Resolution Hilliard, Ohio Dec 2020 - Present
Revenue Officer Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Columbus, Ohio Oct 2005 - Dec 2020

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
West Virginia University Bachelor's Degree 2004

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) Member 2021 - Present
National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) Member 2021 - Present

Contact Information

Address

5460 Franklin St Ste E
Hilliard, Ohio 43026

In Office Visits

No

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