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Goldburd McCone LLP | NYC Tax & IRS Attorneys

Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Goldburd McCone?

An IRS audit letter is one of the most stressful things a person can pull from a mailbox — and a New York State Department of Taxation notice is sometimes worse. Goldburd McCone has been doing nothing but tax controversy since 1983. The roster includes Steven Goldburd (Super Lawyers Top-Rated), Joseph Goldburd, Benjamin Goldburd, plus a deep bench of attorneys with NY/NJ/FL/CA admissions. They handle everything from a routine audit to a criminal tax investigation, including NY State tax warrants, IRS levies, trust fund recovery penalties, and offers in compromise. If your tax issue is real and the dollars are meaningful, this is one of the most experienced tax-only practices in the city.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

IRS Audit Defense NY State Tax Disputes Tax Liens / Levies Wage Garnishment Offer in Compromise Installment Agreements Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Criminal Tax Defense International Tax / FBAR Tax Court Representation

Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

Tax representation is typically billed on an hourly basis with retainers, or as flat-fee engagements for defined scopes (audit response, OIC submission, levy release). Free initial consultation to scope the matter.

$3,500–$7,500

flat fee — typical IRS audit

$500–$850

per hour (litigation / criminal)

The Team

Key Attorneys

Joseph Goldburd, Esq.

Founding Partner

Tax controversy, civil & criminal tax defense, since the firm's founding in 1983.

Steven Goldburd, Esq.

Partner

Super Lawyers Top-Rated. IRS audits, appeals, U.S. Tax Court representation.

Benjamin A. Goldburd, Esq.

Partner

International tax matters, FBAR/FATCA, tax structuring & planning.

Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Reuven L.

IRS Audit · Manhattan

★★★★★

"Got an IRS audit letter for three years of returns. Goldburd handled the entire response, sat through the audit, and we walked out owing almost nothing — they reduced the proposed assessment by 90%. Worth every dollar."

Karina P.

NY State Tax · Brooklyn

★★★★★

"NY State sent a tax warrant for $80K I genuinely didn't owe. Goldburd McCone got the warrant lifted and the assessment cancelled. I would have just paid out of fear if I hadn't called them."

Michael D.

Offer in Compromise · Queens

★★★★★

"Owed the IRS over $200K from a failed business. Goldburd's team negotiated an Offer in Compromise and settled the entire balance for under $30K. They knew exactly what would qualify and what wouldn't."

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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Should I respond to an IRS audit letter on my own?

No — at least not without a tax professional reviewing it first. The wrong response can convert a manageable audit into a much bigger problem (or worse, a criminal referral). Bring a tax attorney in early. The audit hasn't started yet — you have time to prepare.

What's the difference between a tax attorney and a CPA?

CPAs prepare returns and represent clients in routine compliance matters. Tax attorneys are essential when there's a dispute, a controversy, or potential criminal exposure — because attorney-client privilege protects the conversation, while accountant-client privilege is much more limited under federal law. If criminal exposure is even possible, hire an attorney.

What is an Offer in Compromise (OIC)?

An OIC is a settlement with the IRS where you pay less than the full amount owed, when you can demonstrate either doubt as to liability, doubt as to collectibility, or effective tax administration grounds. Acceptance rates have improved in recent years, but the IRS scrutinizes financial disclosures heavily — proper documentation matters.

Can the IRS take my house or wages?

Yes, the IRS has powerful collection tools — wage garnishment, bank levies, tax liens on property, and seizure of assets. But these are typically the last resort, not the first. If you're getting collection notices, an attorney can negotiate alternatives (installment agreement, OIC, currently-not-collectible status) before levies happen.

Do you represent clients in NY State (not just IRS) cases?

Yes. The firm is heavily active in NY State Department of Taxation and Finance disputes — sales tax audits, NYC residency audits, NYS tax warrants, sales-and-use tax disputes, and corporate franchise tax matters. NY State audits are sometimes more aggressive than IRS audits.

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Quick Facts

Founded1983

Firm SizeMid · Multi-state

Practice FocusTax Controversy

Fee StructureHourly / Flat

Audit Defense$3,500+ flat

Free ConsultationYes

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Hebrew

Virtual AvailableYes

Tax Court AdmittedYes

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Offices

Manhattan HQ: 11 Broadway, NY 10004
Long Island Office
Plus: NJ, FL, CA
(212) 302-9400

Recognition

✓ Founded 1983 — 40+ Years
✓ Super Lawyers (multiple attorneys)
✓ Best Lawyers in America
✓ U.S. Tax Court Admitted
✓ Multi-state Coverage (NY/NJ/FL/CA)

Goldburd McCone LLP

Why Choose Goldburd McCone?

Situations They Handle

What You'll Likely Pay

Key Attorneys

Joseph Goldburd, Esq.

Steven Goldburd, Esq.

Benjamin A. Goldburd, Esq.

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