IRS Audit Surge Prompts North Texas Tax Law Firm to Broaden Services

North Texas Tax Attorney Andrew Margolies Addresses IRS Collection Escalation With Expanded Dispute Services

Dallas, United States – May 23, 2026 / Dallas Tax Attorney /

DALLAS, TX, May 20, 2026

Margolies Law Office, a Dallas-based tax law firm founded by Andrew Margolies, Esq., is expanding its IRS representation and tax dispute resolution services to address rising demand from North Texas residents and business owners confronting an increase in IRS enforcement activity. With the IRS reporting a notable rise in audit and collection actions following multi-year funding increases, tax attorneys with direct federal representation experience are becoming harder to find, and the consequences of facing the system without qualified counsel have grown more serious.

KEY FACTS

Founder credentials: Andrew Margolies, Esq., is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the IRS, and U.S. District Courts
Client satisfaction: 5.0-star Google rating based on 70+ verified reviews
Services offered: IRS audit representation, tax lien removal, levy release, Offer in Compromise negotiations, installment agreements, unfiled return resolution, payroll tax disputes, and innocent spouse relief
IRS context: The IRS Inflation Reduction Act funding boost included approximately $45.6 billion earmarked for enforcement, signaling increased audit activity through 2030
Resolution risk: According to the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s 2024 Annual Report, unrepresented taxpayers are significantly less likely to achieve favorable audit outcomes than those with qualified representation
Free consultations available for individuals and businesses in the Dallas metropolitan area

The Growing Cost of IRS Problems Without Qualified Counsel

IRS enforcement does not pause while taxpayers weigh their options. When an individual receives an audit notice, a tax lien filing, or a wage garnishment, timelines begin immediately, and early missteps in a dispute can substantially reduce the resolution pathways that remain available. For many Dallas-area taxpayers, the challenge extends beyond the underlying debt to include the compounding weight of penalties, interest, and escalating enforcement that accumulates during periods of inaction.

Margolies Law Office works directly with clients to interrupt that escalation cycle at an early stage. The firm’s approach focuses on two IRS-recognized resolution frameworks that require precise documentation and deliberate positioning: the Offer in Compromise program, which allows qualifying taxpayers to settle tax debt for less than the total amount owed, and Currently Not Collectible status, which can temporarily suspend collection activity for individuals experiencing genuine financial hardship.

Neither pathway is automatic. Offer in Compromise acceptance rates have historically ranged between 30% and 40% in recent years, according to IRS Data Book statistics, and outcomes depend heavily on how cases are structured and submitted.

In one representative client scenario, a Dallas-area small business owner came to the firm after receiving an IRS Notice of Federal Tax Lien connected to unresolved payroll tax liabilities. The business had previously attempted to address the matter without legal counsel and had inadvertently waived certain appeal rights in the process. Margolies Law Office entered the case, evaluated the remaining statutory options, negotiated directly with the assigned IRS revenue officer, and ultimately secured a structured installment arrangement that allowed the business to continue operating.

The outcome was not guaranteed, and the firm communicated that reality to the client from the beginning, but dedicated legal advocacy made a measurable difference in what remained achievable.

It is equally important to acknowledge the limits of professional representation. Not every taxpayer qualifies for an Offer in Compromise. Not every audit results in a reduced assessment. What qualified legal counsel provides is clarity, procedural accuracy, and an advocate who understands the IRS’s own internal guidelines, including Internal Revenue Manual provisions that govern audits and collection actions.

Executive Statements

Andrew Margolies, Esq., Founder of Margolies Law Office, said:

“The people who come to us are not looking for aggressive tactics or unrealistic promises. They want to know the truth about where they stand and what is actually achievable. We tell them exactly that, and then we go to work. That honesty is the foundation of every client relationship we build.”

On accessibility, Margolies added:

“No one should have to face the IRS alone simply because they do not know where to start. We offer free consultations because that first conversation, getting the facts and understanding the options, should be available to everyone.”

About Margolies Law Office

Margolies Law Office is a Dallas, Texas tax law firm specializing in IRS representation, tax dispute resolution, and compliance guidance for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded by Andrew Margolies, Esq., the firm represents clients facing IRS audits, tax liens, levies, payroll tax disputes, unfiled tax returns, and collection enforcement matters throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Learn more at dallastaxattorney.com.