Dependable Tax Attorneys in Galveston, TX
The Wilson Firm is a full-service tax law firm representing clients such as homeowners in East End neighborhoods, business owners at the Port of Galveston, and retailers in the Strand’s commercial district. We assist with tax proceedings that directly affect the community, including audits at the IRS Houston Field Office, property tax hearings before the Galveston Central Appraisal District, and compliance reviews by the Texas Comptroller. We offer tax planning and transactional services for both individuals and businesses, covering personal estate planning and complex corporate mergers and acquisitions.
With strategies tailored to Galveston’s residents, port-related businesses, and coastal property owners, we provide legal solutions that resolve immediate disputes and support long-term tax planning.
Legal Services We Offer
We help clients in Galveston, TX, resolve tax matters that commonly affect the area’s residents and businesses, including port-related industries, retail shops along Broadway, and homeowners throughout the area. Our services include:
IRS & State Tax Audits and Appeals
We represent Galveston clients during IRS examinations and state audits, often coordinated through the Houston Field Office and the Texas Comptroller. Our attorneys prepare records, challenge sampling methods, and pursue appeals on behalf of homeowners near Seawall Boulevard and small businesses in the Strand who face overstated liabilities.
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Business and Employment Tax Matters
We advise Galveston employers, including restaurants, retailers, and port-related logistics companies, on payroll, sales, and franchise tax compliance. Our firm defends against assessments and represents clients in hearings when disputes arise with state or local tax agencies.
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Cryptocurrency
We counsel Galveston investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs on digital asset reporting and disclosure obligations under federal law. Our attorneys assist with IRS inquiries into crypto exchanges, wallets, and cross-border transactions to mitigate penalties and preserve compliance.
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Criminal Tax Matters
We defend Galveston residents and business owners investigated for allegations such as tax fraud, evasion, or filing false returns. Representation includes proceedings in the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division), where our focus is on protecting rights and minimizing exposure.
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IRS Employment Tax Audits
We represent Galveston employers ranging from medical practices on Broadway to maritime service providers at the Port of Galveston during IRS reviews of payroll tax reporting and worker classification. Our attorneys also defend against Trust Fund Recovery Penalty investigations by IRS revenue officers.
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Offshore/Foreign Account Matters
We guide Galveston clients in shipping, maritime, and energy sectors with international holdings through FBAR, FATCA, and Form 8938 reporting requirements. Our counsel helps reduce penalties while ensuring compliance with offshore asset disclosure rules.
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Federal Asset Forfeiture
We assist Galveston individuals and businesses, including fishing companies and port service providers, in recovering assets seized in tax-related forfeiture actions. We pursue claims and defenses in the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division) when seizures occur without criminal charges.
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Property Tax Disputes
We represent Galveston homeowners and commercial owners in challenging valuations before the Galveston Central Appraisal District. Our attorneys build evidence-based cases to secure fair property assessments across coastal neighborhoods and business districts.
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State and Local Tax Matters
We represent Galveston residents and businesses in disputes with the Texas Comptroller and local taxing entities. Our work often addresses enforcement actions and audits affecting retail, tourism, and maritime industries, which are central to the city’s economy.
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Tax Controversies and Litigation
We resolve disputes for Galveston clients through negotiation, settlement, or litigation in U.S. Tax Court and the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division). Our attorneys tailor strategies to the facts and forums involved, providing full-service representation across all levels of tax controversy.
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IRS Collection Matters
We help Galveston residents and businesses address IRS collection actions. We have assisted families in East End fighting wage garnishments and coastal property owners near Seawall Boulevard facing federal tax liens, guiding them through appeals and negotiation processes at the IRS Houston Field Office.
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Tax Planning and Transactions
We provide proactive tax strategies for entrepreneurs and families in Galveston. Our work includes structuring tax-efficient real estate transactions for coastal property owners, advising small businesses on long-term planning, and addressing issues such as maximizing expensing and bonus depreciation, cost segregation, cost allocation, and property valuation.
LEARN MORELegal Services We Offer
We help clients in Galveston, TX, resolve tax matters that commonly affect the area’s residents and businesses, including port-related industries, retail shops along Broadway, and homeowners throughout the area. Our services include:
IRS & State Tax Audits and Appeals
We represent Galveston clients during IRS examinations and state audits, often coordinated through the Houston Field Office and the Texas Comptroller. Our attorneys prepare records, challenge sampling methods, and pursue appeals on behalf of homeowners near Seawall Boulevard and small businesses in the Strand who face overstated liabilities.
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Business and Employment Tax Matters
We advise Galveston employers, including restaurants, retailers, and port-related logistics companies, on payroll, sales, and franchise tax compliance. Our firm defends against assessments and represents clients in hearings when disputes arise with state or local tax agencies.
Read More
Cryptocurrency
We counsel Galveston investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs on digital asset reporting and disclosure obligations under federal law. Our attorneys assist with IRS inquiries into crypto exchanges, wallets, and cross-border transactions to mitigate penalties and preserve compliance.
Read More
Criminal Tax Matters
We defend Galveston residents and business owners investigated for allegations such as tax fraud, evasion, or filing false returns. Representation includes proceedings in the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division), where our focus is on protecting rights and minimizing exposure.
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IRS Employment Tax Audits
We represent Galveston employers ranging from medical practices on Broadway to maritime service providers at the Port of Galveston during IRS reviews of payroll tax reporting and worker classification. Our attorneys also defend against Trust Fund Recovery Penalty investigations by IRS revenue officers.
Read More
Offshore/Foreign Account Matters
We guide Galveston clients in shipping, maritime, and energy sectors with international holdings through FBAR, FATCA, and Form 8938 reporting requirements. Our counsel helps reduce penalties while ensuring compliance with offshore asset disclosure rules.
Read More
Federal Asset Forfeiture
We assist Galveston individuals and businesses, including fishing companies and port service providers, in recovering assets seized in tax-related forfeiture actions. We pursue claims and defenses in the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division) when seizures occur without criminal charges.
Read More
Property Tax Disputes
We represent Galveston homeowners and commercial owners in challenging valuations before the Galveston Central Appraisal District. Our attorneys build evidence-based cases to secure fair property assessments across coastal neighborhoods and business districts.
Read More
State and Local Tax Matters
We represent Galveston residents and businesses in disputes with the Texas Comptroller and local taxing entities. Our work often addresses enforcement actions and audits affecting retail, tourism, and maritime industries, which are central to the city’s economy.
Read More
Tax Controversies and Litigation
We resolve disputes for Galveston clients through negotiation, settlement, or litigation in U.S. Tax Court and the Southern District of Texas (Houston or Galveston Division). Our attorneys tailor strategies to the facts and forums involved, providing full-service representation across all levels of tax controversy.
Read More
IRS Collection Matters
We help Galveston residents and businesses address IRS collection actions. We have assisted families in East End fighting wage garnishments and coastal property owners near Seawall Boulevard facing federal tax liens, guiding them through appeals and negotiation processes at the IRS Houston Field Office.
Read More
Tax Planning and Transactions
We provide proactive tax strategies for entrepreneurs and families in Galveston. Our work includes structuring tax-efficient real estate transactions for coastal property owners, advising small businesses on long-term planning, and addressing issues such as maximizing expensing and bonus depreciation, cost segregation, cost allocation, and property valuation.
Read More
We Stand with You—Why Choose Our Firm
Our firm is easily accessible to Galveston residents. We guide clients through property tax protests before the Galveston Central Appraisal District, IRS proceedings at the Houston Field Office, and enforcement actions brought by the Texas Comptroller, providing comprehensive legal guidance close to where they live and work. Our tax lawyers are trusted advocates for port-related businesses, Strand retailers, and coastal homeowners, addressing the unique tax challenges faced by the Galveston community.
Proven Tax Attorneys
"The Wilson Firm has a skilled team of tax attorneys. Very professional and competent. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Our attorneys are trusted to apply their legal knowledge to audits, investigations, and litigation, resolving each case with experience and accuracy.
Dedicated to the Work
We focus on each case with attention to Galveston’s specific tax challenges, whether during property tax protests before the Galveston Central Appraisal District or enforcement actions by the Texas Comptroller. Our attorneys perform the legal work needed to protect local clients’ rights and guide them through complex proceedings.
Focused on Resolution
We resolve each client’s situation with strategies that reflect Galveston’s realities, applying the same efforts and commitment for both individuals and businesses in the area. Our attorneys take the necessary steps to safeguard the client’s position and move their case toward a practical resolution.
Resolve Tax Issues with Guidance from a Galveston Tax Lawyer
Our Galveston tax law firm is here for residents and businesses facing IRS, state, or local tax issues. Conveniently accessible to clients throughout Shadow Creek Ranch, Silverlake, and central Galveston, we provide trusted representation before tax authorities. If you need legal guidance rooted in your local tax challenges, consult with a Galveston tax lawyer today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many small and mid-sized businesses in Galveston, particularly those tied to port logistics, tourism, and retail on the Strand, face IRS employment tax audits, payroll tax compliance checks, and state sales tax reviews.
The Galveston Central Appraisal District oversees property valuations in the city and county. Disputes often arise when commercial or residential property owners believe their assessed value is higher than fair market value, leading to higher tax bills.
Galveston homeowners, especially those with coastal properties along Seawall Boulevard, frequently encounter rising property tax bills due to increased valuations tied to development and tourism growth. Disputes often involve questioning assessed market values or seeking exemptions.
Property owners in Galveston who believe their property has been overvalued must file a protest with the Galveston Central Appraisal District by the stated deadline. Our attorneys guide clients through the process, including:
Most IRS audits affecting Galveston taxpayers are coordinated through the IRS Houston Field Office. Depending on the case, audits may be conducted by mail, at the taxpayer’s home or business, or at the IRS office downtown.
