Resolve Serious Tax Debt
Without Overpaying
You have options to get the IRS
off your back for good.
Resolve Individual
Tax Debt
Resolve Business
Tax Problems
Protect Your
Assets
Searching for Tax Attorney Near Me?
So you owe over $50,000 in taxes — now what?
It’s scary to receive a letter from the IRS. Having them show up on your doorstep is worse. And if you’re a business owner with payroll tax debt, the IRS doesn’t treat that like a business problem for long. They start treating it like a personal one.
You should be able to pay the IRS back on your own terms, and you shouldn’t have to fear losing personal assets to do it.
When the IRS is making demands you can’t meet, it’s hard not to lie awake thinking:
- How am I going to pay all of this back?
- Can the IRS really come after my personal assets for my business taxes?
- Isn’t there someone who actually knows how the IRS works who can help me?
The IRS doesn’t tell you what your options are. That’s where we come in.
“You deserve an advocate who knows the ins and outs of how the IRS operates. A former IRS Revenue Officer, I am now an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist helping taxpayers find a solution to tax problems on terms that work for them.”
– Justin Costello, founder of Costello Tax Resolution
Serving individuals and business owners throughout Ohio
You can pay down your tax debt on your own terms
I understand how scary it is when you receive a letter from the IRS. Or worse, they show up on your doorstep. And if you’re a business owner watching payroll tax debt pile up, I know how quickly it starts to feel like everything you’ve built is at risk.
I’m Justin Costello. I spent 15 years as an IRS Revenue Officer, and the truth is, the IRS doesn’t tell you what options are available to resolve your tax problems. I left the IRS to start Costello Tax Resolution so I could use that knowledge to work for you instead. Since then, I’ve handled over 500 tax resolution cases.
When you work with me and my team, we handle all communication and negotiation on your behalf. You won’t have to deal with the IRS on your own.
The sooner we begin working together, the better your tax resolution options will be.
They took on the IRS for me and found solutions I didn’t know existed
I was facing overwhelming tax debt and felt completely stuck. From our first call, Mr. Justin was not only professional but truly cared about helping me. He took the time to explain my options, reviewed my finances in detail, and found solutions I didn’t know existed. He handled all communication with the IRS, advocating on my behalf, and successfully negotiated a settlement that significantly reduced my tax liability. Thanks to Costello Tax Resolution, I finally have peace of mind and a fresh start.
— Ganiyu A Oyelami
Owner of a security business
A Clear Plan to Resolve Your Tax Problem
1. Schedule a
Free Consultation
2. We Negotiate
With the IRS
3. Get Back to a
Good Night's Rest
Searching for a Tax Attorney Near Me? Here Are the
Tax Problems We Resolve for You
Every case is different. Here's what we handle:
Payroll
Tax Problems
When missed deposits or multiple quarters are involved, structured representation addresses compliance, enforcement, and resolution.
Offer in
Compromise
IRS Liens
& Levies
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Defense
Asset
Protection
Stop Searching for Tax Attorney Near Me, and
Wave goodbye to your tax issues permanently
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Just what I needed
“My tax debt has always caused anxiety and embarrassment. Justin made me feel totally understood and comfortable….he even gave me referrals to other small business experts to help keep me on track. Working with Justin Costello is just what I needed…”
– Autumn F.
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The best Solution
“Justin Costello took the time to listen to my tax situation. He took great care in finding the best possible solution for me… I believe his experience working with the IRS enabled him to bring my tax problems to a successful resolution…I highly recommend Justin’s services.”
– Jeremy B.
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Put My Mind At Ease
“I had no idea how to even begin moving forward with my tax problems… Fortunately, Justin knew the right questions to ask and walked me through exactly what I needed to do…That first meeting really did put my mind at ease. I’m glad I called.”
– Don T.
Waiting until it's too late is an easy way to lose everything...
Your unpaid taxes don’t just go away, they require action if you want to avoid penalties and additional fees. Once I know what we’re up against, I do the work of identifying your best solution. I will then talk to and negotiate with the IRS, so you don’t have to.
Frequently Asked Questions About IRS Tax Problems
A tax resolution specialist handles all communication and negotiation with the IRS on your behalf. That includes reviewing your notices and account status, identifying your resolution options, and working with the IRS toward a settlement, payment plan, or other outcome, without you having to deal with the IRS directly.
Most people searching for a tax attorney near me to resolve IRS debt don’t actually need one. Most IRS resolution cases (installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, payroll tax negotiation) don’t require an attorney. What they require is someone who understands how the IRS makes enforcement decisions. Justin spent 15 years as an IRS Revenue Officer. That insider knowledge is often more valuable in a resolution case than a law degree. When legal representation is needed, Justin works alongside or refers clients to a trusted tax attorney, so you will have the right expertise at every stage of your case.
Yes. The IRS has established resolution programs — including installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty abatement — that most taxpayers don’t know about because the IRS doesn’t volunteer that information. Knowing those options and how to use them is the value of working with someone who spent 15 years on the inside.
When a Revenue Officer is assigned, your case has moved beyond automated notices. A real person is now responsible for collecting the debt. Deadlines shorten, financial scrutiny increases, and enforcement actions like liens or levies can follow quickly. This is the stage where representation makes the biggest difference.
Yes. If payroll taxes were withheld from employees but not paid to the IRS, the agency can assess personal liability against individuals it determines were responsible. Once personal liability is assessed, your personal assets are on the table, not just the business assets. Understanding your exposure early matters.
Yes. Costello Tax Resolution serves clients throughout Ohio. Columbus and the surrounding area are the primary market, but Justin works with individuals and business owners across the state of Ohio, including Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
You can contact the IRS yourself, but without knowing how enforcement decisions are made, most people either overpay or miss resolution options they qualify for. Justin spent 15 years making those decisions on the IRS side. That’s the difference.
Costello Tax Resolution serves clients throughout Ohio from our Hilliard office, just outside Columbus. While Justin isn’t an attorney — he’s a former IRS Revenue Officer and Enrolled Agent — his 15 years inside the IRS makes him more effective for most resolution cases than a general tax attorney. When your case does require legal representation, Justin works alongside trusted tax attorneys to cover every angle.
You shouldn't have to figure out the IRS on your own
Before you hire a tax attorney near me, talk to a former IRS Revenue Officer. If you owe $50,000 or more to the IRS, the stakes are too high to navigate without someone who knows how enforcement decisions are made. Schedule a confidential consultation and we’ll tell you what the IRS isn’t. Get the IRS off your back for good without overpaying them.