About Darrin T. Mish

I became a tax attorney in 1998. Before that, I was a public defender. The public defender part matters because it shaped how I practice: outwork the other side, find the weakness in their case, use their own momentum against them. The IRS has more resources than you do. So did every prosecutor I faced. That never stopped me.

In 32 years, I have resolved over $100 million in IRS tax debt. Offers in compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatement, audit defense, Tax Court petitions, bankruptcy discharges, and more criminal tax consultations than I can count. I am licensed in Florida, Colorado, and Texas.

How I'm Different

Most "tax relief" operations are sales machines. You talk to a closer who scares you into signing a contract. Then your file gets handed to a paralegal or EA you never meet. I handle your case personally. When you call my office, you get me or someone who works directly with me. When a decision needs to be made, I make it.

I also tell people the truth. If your case doesn't need a lawyer, I will say so. If an Offer in Compromise is a long shot, I won't pretend otherwise. The consultation is free because I want you to have accurate information, not because I need to close a sale.

The Practice

My practice is based in Tampa, Florida, but I represent clients nationwide. IRS cases are federal, which means your physical location doesn't limit who can represent you. I handle everything by phone, secure portal, and IRS e-Services. Clients in New York, California, Texas, and everywhere in between get the same level of attention.

Outside the Office

I live on a cattle farm with my wife Heather, who competes in ranch riding. I collect and restore vintage air-cooled Volkswagens. I host a radio show and podcast about IRS tax resolution. The IRS is intimidating enough without your attorney being a robot. I'm a real person, and I treat every client like a real person.