Defense Tax Partners is a specialized tax law firm based in Burbank, California, focusing exclusively on tax disputes and resolution services for individuals and businesses facing serious IRS and state tax challenges. The firm stands out for its rapid response approach, offering direct attorney representation—not junior associates or third-party representatives—to clients dealing with audits, levies, unfiled returns, and complex tax debt situations.
The firm takes over all communication with tax authorities, reviews client account transcripts, and develops tailored strategies rather than merely submitting forms. They serve a diverse clientele including small business owners, self-employed professionals, families, and high-income earners, with extensive experience in both federal and California state tax disputes. Their proactive, case-specific methods aim to protect clients’ income, assets, and financial stability through discreet and efficient legal intervention.
Services Offered
- IRS audit defense and representation
- Tax levy and wage garnishment relief
- Bank levy reversal and prevention
- Tax lien removal or subordination
- Offer in Compromise (OIC) preparation and negotiation
- Tax debt settlement and hardship resolution
- Unfiled or amended tax return preparation
- IRS penalty abatement requests
- Innocent spouse relief assistance
- Tax fraud defense (civil and criminal)
- Identity theft-related tax dispute resolution
- Passport issue resolution linked to tax debt
- Business tax debt relief
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) audit defense
- Sales tax dispute resolution
- Tax preparation for individuals and businesses
- IRS and state tax collection defense
- Installment agreement negotiation
The firm serves clients throughout California with a national reach, operating from multiple offices including Burbank, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. They offer free initial consultations and provide services in English, catering to both individual and business taxpayers in need of urgent and expert tax legal assistance.
