People You Can Trust

Big-Firm Talent. Small-Firm Service.

Our licensed professionals handle every case personally — you’re not dialing a call center and won’t be handed off to a “case manager.”

Our Experience
  • Former IRS Counsel
  • Ex-National Law Firm Attorney
  • Ex-State Enforcement Attorney
  • Former Big Four CPA
  • Tax Court Experience
What You Get
  • A team with a depth of IRS expertise
  • Strategies personalized to your situation
  • Real people who care about the outcome
  • Full support with your taxes after your case concludes
How We Work With Clients
  • Direct Access to Your Team
    You’ll work directly with our team by phone or email whenever you need to. We keep you informed as your case progresses.
  • Combined Expertise on Every Case
    As a small team, we discuss cases internally to find the best strategy. You get the benefit of attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents working together.
  • We Handle the IRS So You Don’t Have To
    Once you hire us, we deal with the IRS directly. No more stressful phone calls, confusing letters, or wondering what to do next.
Tax Defenders team member speaking with a client

Meet the Team

Every attorney, CPA, and Enrolled Agent on our team is licensed and in good standing.

Joe Hanley
President
Kelly Hanley
Director of Resolution
Samantha Davis
Tax Attorney
Rick Reiter
Tax Attorney
Megan Beseth
Tax Attorney
Barry Nelson
CPA & Accountant
Ashley Schoot
Enrolled Agent
Tanya Clark
Tax Associate
Genie Bruce
Resolution Coordinator
Beth Ray
Beth Ray
Tax Assistant
Anita Garbutt
Junior Tax Analyst
Joshua Michael
Junior Tax Analyst
Ben Millar
Technical Lead
What Clients Say About the Team
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ChrisNashville, TN
★★★★★

Kelly put my mind at ease immediately. The Tax Defenders saved us more than ten times what their fee was. The result was better than what they promised. I’m in disbelief that our problem is over.”

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Matt MChicago, IL
★★★★★

“When I called The Tax Defenders, Joe and his team acted quickly and were able to respond inside 24 hours. If you want responsive and ethical representation, look no further than The Tax Defenders.”

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Greg COak Park, IL
★★★★★

“I couldn’t thank The Tax Defenders enough for their help with my case. Samantha, my attorney was so helpful, always answered my questions & always responsive. She walked me through everything step by step and took all the stress off me.”

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RobLas Vegas, NV
★★★★★

“I recently needed some IRS assistance and Ashley from Tax Defenders came to my rescue. Ashley explained everything thoroughly and we discussed all available options together. I always got a prompt answer to any questions I had.”

Chicago Tax Attorney

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