Experienced Tax Attorneys in Chicago

24 Years Resolving IRS Tax Problems.

If you have an IRS issue, the most important call you can make is to a tax firm who has seen your exact situation – and fixed it.

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This is an excellent firm, and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with IRS tax debt.

— Scott Carlton

The Tax Defenders — Veteran-Owned Tax Resolution Firm

Our Clients Get Results

“From the 1st call I knew I was in good hands!”

“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.”

— Chris

All We Do Is Fix IRS Tax Issues.

When you have a serious IRS problem, you need direct access to professionals who’ve handled thousands of cases — not a call center reading from a script.

19,000+

Cases

handled and resolved

$110M

Saved

for our clients

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200+ Five Star Reviews. Read them on Google and BBB.

Success stories

2026 Success Stories

Joe and Kelly Hanley, Co-Owners of The Tax Defenders

Joe and Kelly Hanley, Co‑Owners

Our Team Has Decades of Experience Dealing With the IRS.

Our Previous Experience
  • Senior IRS Counsel
  • National Law Firm Attorney
  • State Enforcement Attorney
  • 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 of your case
  • Full support with your taxes once your case concludes
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About Us

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.

Joe Hanley, Founder, USMC Veteran

We’ve Handled Thousands of Cases Throughout the Country.

TTD clients across the country

Locations of TTD Clients over the years

Why People Hire Us.

1

You’ll speak to an attorney or the owner on your first call. A straightforward 15–30 minute phone call.

2

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.

3

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.

4

We are not a volume practice. We look to take on cases where we can truly help.

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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.

Call Today. End Your IRS Issue.

We Fix IRS Tax Problems

Issues We Help With

Read more about the tax issues we handle and what each one could mean for you. Click through the different links to read more about each problem type.

Chicago office

Born and Bred in Chicago.

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.

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Our Offices

In-person appointments available at our Chicago Loop, Oak Park, and Naperville offices.

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

Call our Loop office to arrange an appointment locally: (312) 345‑5440

Call Today and Speak With a Licensed Tax Professional About Your IRS Problem.

★★★★★ 200+ Five Star Reviews