About Darrin T. Mish
I started fighting the IRS in 1998. Before that, I was a public defender — which turned out to be the best possible training for tax resolution work. You learn to build a case from nothing, outwork the other side, and turn your opponent's aggression into evidence you can use.
In the years since, I've resolved over $100 million in IRS tax debt. I run a boutique tax resolution firm out of Tampa, Florida, and I'm licensed to practice in Florida, Colorado, and Texas. My practice handles one thing: getting people out of IRS problems.
Why a Tax Attorney — Not Just a CPA or EA
CPAs and enrolled agents are great at what they do. But when the IRS is threatening to shut down your business, seize your assets, or hold you personally liable for payroll taxes, you need someone who can litigate. Attorney-client privilege matters. The ability to take your case to Tax Court matters. Having someone the IRS knows is willing to fight — that changes the dynamic of every negotiation.
I've taken cases to Tax Court. I've fought Revenue Officers who overstepped. I've gotten six-figure debts settled for pennies on the dollar. Not every case goes that way — but knowing it's possible if negotiation fails gives my clients an advantage that non-attorney representatives can't offer.
How I Work
Every case starts with a free consultation. I look at your transcripts, assess your situation, and tell you straight — what your options are, what they'll cost, and what I'd do if I were in your shoes. No pressure, no scare tactics, no "sign today or else." If hiring an attorney doesn't make sense for your situation, I'll tell you that too.
Once you retain me, I file a Power of Attorney with the IRS immediately. From that point forward, the IRS contacts me — not you. You stop getting the letters, the phone calls, and the knots in your stomach. I handle everything: the negotiations, the paperwork, the strategy. You get updates from me in plain English, not IRS jargon.
The Rest of the Story
When I'm not dealing with the IRS, I'm on our cattle farm outside Tampa with my wife Heather, who competes in ranch riding. I collect vintage air-cooled Volkswagens — four of them, including a '69 Karmann Ghia convertible that I will never sell. I host a podcast about IRS tax resolution that's been running for years.
I mention this because the IRS is stressful enough. Working with an attorney shouldn't add to the stress. I'm a real person, I've been where you are more times than I can count, and I'm not going to judge you for having a tax problem.