All we do is fix IRS problems.
(Over 19,000 cases since 2002.)
We’re Veteran Owned, BBB A+ Rated. Get your tax issue resolved by a team with decades of hands-on IRS experience.
Licensed Attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents
When you have a serious IRS problem, you need direct access to professionals — not a call center reading from a script.
When hiring a tax firm, you’re really hiring people.
Who we are and how we can help.
- ✓We are a small firm that is very good at solving tax problems.
- ✓Our licensed professionals handle every case personally – you’ll work with the same team throughout your case, no salespeople or case managers.
- ✓You get the combined experience of our full team, including former IRS counsel, Big Four CPAs and lawyers who have worked in state-level tax enforcement.
- ✓We are not a volume practice, we take cases where we can truly help. There are no up-front costs unless we can help you.
Here is what our clients say about the people they worked with.
★★★★★Speak to the owner or an available attorney on your first call.
Read our 2026 success stories.
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Kelly and Joe Hanley – Co-Owners
Our Team Has Decades of Experience Dealing With the IRS.
- Senior IRS Counsel
- National Law Firm Attorney
- State Enforcement Attorney
- Big Four CPAs
- Tax Court Experience
- A team with a depth of IRS expertise
- Strategies personalized to your situation
- Real people who care about the outcome of your case
- Full support with your taxes once your case concludes
USMC Veteran Owned.
Joe Hanley served five years in the United States Marine Corps, including combat in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The discipline and accountability he brought home is the foundation The Tax Defenders is built on. We do not take shortcuts. We see every case through to resolution.
Chicago Home Office
The Tax Defenders was founded here in 2002 and has been operating from the Loop ever since. In recent years we have opened offices in Oak Park and Naperville to meet local clients.
Click here for more info →In-person appointments available at our Chicago Loop, Oak Park, and Naperville offices. Click here to arrange a meeting →
Chicago Loop
125 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 303
Chicago, IL 60606
Oak Park
1033 South Blvd
Suite 4
Oak Park, IL 60302
Naperville
50 Main Street
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540
Why People Hire Us.
You’ll speak to an attorney or the owner on your first call. A straightforward 15–30 minute phone call.
You get the combined expertise of attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents with years of hands on IRS experience. Real people who care about the outcome of your case.
We tailor our approach to each client. No two cases are the same — a successful outcome depends on your income, filing history and how much you owe, and much more. We work to resolve your situation and make sure your taxes are in order long after we are done.
We are not a volume practice. We look to take on cases where we can truly help.
What outcome can I realistically expect?
When you call, you’ll get an honest assessment of your situation and a clear understanding of your path forward. There are no up-front costs unless we can help you.
Tax Resources
Arm yourself with a clear understanding of your IRS situation. Free tools and guides from our team, broken down in simple terms.
