CGM Local · Attorneys

Tax Lawyers in Illinois

Compare tax lawyers in Illinois — ratings, reviews and contact details.

168 Tax Law attorneysRatings and reviewsContact them directly

What do you need help with?

Show all attorneys

Criminal Law280

Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges

Family Law378

Divorce, custody, child and spousal support

Personal Injury654

Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice

Get help from a tax lawyer in Illinois

A tax lawyer helps with serious tax problems — IRS and state audits, back taxes, liens and levies, payment plans and offers in compromise — and represents you so you don't face the IRS alone.

Questions to ask before you hire

Have you handled problems like mine with the IRS?
What are my options to settle or pay over time?
Can you stop a levy or garnishment?
What's your fee and what does it include?
Do I also need a CPA?

Free — no cost to youConfidentialUp to 4 attorneys contact you

Tell us about your case

Step 1 of 2

Free and confidential. Get contacted by tax lawyers in Illinois.

What's the tax problem?

168 attorneys in Illinois

Accountants Tax Preparation Financial Advisors Tax Resolution Services

CGM Local in Illinois

Reynolds& - ERISA Law Clinic

·Chicago, IL·Attorneys

Description: "Reynolds& is a Chicago-based law firm focused exclusively on ERISA law. We represent employees, plan participants, and beneficiaries dealing with issues r

Website CallReviews

Wills, trusts, probate, elder law

More results from the web

Illinois Tax Law guides

All law guides →

Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Illinois

Illinois spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.

IRS Audit Defense in Illinois

Illinois taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.

Illinois Property Tax Overview

Illinois property tax effective rate: ~2.07% (2nd highest). Cook County triennial reassessments; many local levying districts.

Sales Tax Nexus in Illinois

Illinois sales tax rate: 6.25% state + local (avg combined ~8.86%). Economic-nexus threshold for out-of-state sellers: $100K sales OR 200 transactions.

Illinois State Income Tax Overview

Illinois state income tax: Flat tax (constitutional requirement). Top rate: 4.95%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax lawyer or CPA?

A CPA prepares returns and handles routine issues. A tax lawyer adds legal protection — for disputes, large debts, potential penalties or anything that could become a legal matter.

Can the IRS take my wages or bank account?

Yes, after notices go unanswered. A tax lawyer can often stop or release a levy by setting up a payment plan or another resolution.

How many tax lawyers are listed in Illinois?

There are currently 168 tax lawyers listed in Illinois on CGMIMM.