What Attorneys Need to Know About Tax Resolution Services

Whether you’re practicing family law, estate planning, criminal defense, or business litigation, chances are you’ve had a client confide in you quietly (maybe even shamefully) that they owe money to the IRS.

Tax problems often surface at the most inconvenient times: during a divorce proceeding, in the midst of a real estate closing, when a client is filing for bankruptcy, or right when a business is trying to restructure. And more often than not, clients don’t know where to turn—or they turn to the wrong people.

That’s where tax resolution services come in. And if you’ve never partnered with a firm that specializes in this space, here’s what you need to know.

#1 Tax Resolution Is Not Tax Prep

Think of us as the litigators of the tax world.

Tax preparers file returns. We step in when there’s already a problem—unpaid tax debt, unfiled returns, audits, garnishments, liens, or certified letters piling up unopened.

Most tax preparers aren't trained or credentialed to handle these cases. And most clients don't realize they need a different kind of support .. until it’s too late.

#2 It’s Not Just Paperwork, It’s Strategy

At Watson on Taxes, we go far beyond forms and filings. We build defense strategies. We negotiate with the IRS. We help clients qualify for relief programs they never knew existed, often reducing their total liability, if they qualify.

We don’t promise magic. We deliver solutions. And we do it with empathy, discretion, and real results. (We once helped a client reduce their $300,000 debt to just $10,000. Another went from $95,000 down to $600.)

#3 It Adds Values Where Clients Need it Most

Referring your client to a trusted tax resolution partner is not just helpful, it’s smart.

It demonstrates that you’re looking out for the whole picture as a thoughtful extension of your legal guidance. It helps clients protect their financial wellbeing, regain control and move forward. It also reflects positively on your ability to solve problems beyond your legal brief.

You don’t have to be a tax expert. You just need to know one.

#4 When to Refer

• Divorce or family law cases involving joint debt or unfiled returns

• Bankruptcy clients that need IRS Debt relief

• Income tax matters involving IRS liens or unfiled taxes

• Small business or self-employed clients facing collection actions

• Anyone who’s receiving certified IRS mail, or ignoring it

#5 Why Watson on Taxes

We specialize in representation before the IRS. We work with individuals, small businesses, and sole proprietors across a wide range of industries. And we’ve built our reputation on getting results — quietly, efficiently, and without judgment.

If you’ve got a client who’s behind on taxes, under pressure from the IRS, or just afraid to open their mail… refer them to us. You’ll be helping them take the first step toward resolution—and proving, once again, that you’re a trusted advocate who sees the full picture.

You’ll be helping them take the first step toward resolution—and proving, once again, that you’re a trusted advocate who sees the full picture.

Want to talk through a case? We’re always happy to consult. Contact Watson on Taxes today.