Ellis Tax Law / Melissa Ellis - San Antonio, TX

Relentless Tax Defense and Controversy Solutions in San Antonio

Confronting unresolved tax obligations or formal notices from the Internal Revenue Service can paralyze personal finances and threaten business viability. Founded by veteran attorney Melissa Ellis, Ellis Tax Law provides dedicated tax defense across San Antonio and all of Texas. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1998, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Melissa Ellis delivers more than two decades of rigorous advocacy. When taxpayers seek to find a tax attorney who can handle both administrative disputes and high-stakes courtroom litigation, Ellis Tax Law delivers decisive results backed by an exemplary record of tax liability reductions.

Experienced Advocacy Before the IRS and Texas State Agencies

The practice encompasses a full spectrum of federal and state tax controversies. As highly knowledgeable tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, Melissa Ellis assists clients facing formidable governmental scrutiny across diverse practice concentrations:

• IRS Audit Defense: Guiding individual taxpayers and business enterprises through detailed personal income, business expense, and corporate examinations to minimize proposed adjustments.
• Texas Comptroller Sales Tax and TWC Audits: Defending local businesses in aggressive state sales tax examinations and Texas Workforce Commission worker classification disputes.
• U.S. Tax Court Litigation: Filing timely petitions and litigating Statutory Notices of Deficiency to challenge unjustified tax assessments before federal judges.
• Federal Tax Lien Discharge and Subordination: Expediting urgent lien removals and discharges to enable seamless real estate transactions and property sales.
• Tax Debt Relief and Collections Defense: Negotiating offers in compromise, installment payment plans, and penalty abatements as trusted debt relief lawyers.
• Employment Tax Dispute Resolution: Protecting companies and responsible corporate officers from trust fund penalty liabilities and payroll tax assessments.

Proven Track Record in Substantial Tax Savings

Clients frequently turn to Ellis Tax Law when high-dollar liabilities seem insurmountable. Through thorough forensic analysis of financial records and strategic negotiation, attorney Melissa Ellis has achieved remarkable outcomes, including settling cases with savings exceeding $350,000 and resolving multiple years of delinquent filings. Those preparing to hire a tax lawyer appreciate her direct communication style, tenacious work ethic, and pragmatic approach toward achieving complete financial rehabilitation.

Immediate Legal Assistance for Urgent Tax Matters

Ignoring a formal Notice of Deficiency or Final Notice of Intent to Levy can result in frozen bank accounts, seized assets, and forfeited rights to judicial review. When an urgent tax lawyer consultation is necessary to meet critical 90-day Tax Court filing deadlines, Ellis Tax Law responds swiftly. By managing all communication with IRS revenue officers and state auditors, the firm provides clients with peace of mind and strategic defenses that protect both business operations and personal wealth.