Darrin T. Mish
Tax Attorney located in Tampa, Florida representing clients nationwide and around the world
Meet Darrin
Darrin T. Mish has spent over 32 years helping people just like you resolve their IRS problems. He isn't your typical tax attorney. He is someone who truly understands what you are going through because he has been there himself.
Before becoming one of the nation's most respected tax attorneys, Darrin experienced his own battle with the IRS. That firsthand experience drives everything he does today: helping good people get their lives back from the grip of tax debt.
Education & Credentials
Licensed to Practice
State Bars
Federal Courts
Appellate Courts
Other
Peer Ratings
Memberships
Society of Legal Scholars — Texas
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA • 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law & Society
University of California, Santa Barbara • 1990
Areas of Practice
Darrin focuses exclusively on tax law and IRS representation
Currently Not Collectible
Financial hardship status to pause IRS collection
Cryptocurrency Taxes
Digital asset reporting, audits, and compliance
Innocent Spouse Relief
Protection from a spouse's tax liability
Installment Agreements
Structured payment plans with the IRS
IRS Audits
Correspondence, office, and field audit defense
Offer in Compromise
Settle tax debt for less than you owe
Payroll Taxes
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty and business tax debt
Penalty Abatement
First-time abatement and reasonable cause relief
Tax Levies
Bank account and asset seizure defense
Tax Liens
Federal tax lien release and subordination
Wage Garnishment
Stop IRS wage levies and protect your income
Unfiled Tax Returns
Back filings, voluntary disclosure, and compliance
Beyond the Courtroom
Author, speaker, and media expert dedicated to taxpayer education
National Speaker & Trainer
Darrin has spent many years speaking and training other attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents in the finer aspects of IRS practice around the US.
Published Author
Author of the Amazon bestseller IRS Battle Guide, plus:
- • IRA Wealth LLC
- • IRS Insider Secrets
- • Seven Secrets the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know
Featured in Breaking the Tax Code, Power Principles for Success, ROI Marketing Secrets, and Marketing Miracles.
Media Appearances
Host of "The IRS Solution Attorney" radio show for over two years.
Featured on MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNBC, CNN, USA Today, Inc. Magazine, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal.
Philosophy
Darrin believes that tax problems don't define a person. Good people end up in bad situations due to job loss, divorce, medical emergencies, and business failures. Good people sometimes make bad decisions. That doesn't make them bad people. We aren't defined by a few bad choices.
The IRS system can be confusing and intimidating, and people deserve an advocate who will fight for them.
Honest advice. Clear options. Aggressive representation. No judgment. No lectures. Just solutions.
Personal
When he isn't helping clients resolve tax problems, Darrin enjoys spending time with his family in the Tampa Bay area. He is an active member of his local community and believes in giving back through pro bono work and financial literacy education.
Representative Case Outcomes
After 32 years and over $100 million in IRS tax debt resolved, the firm has handled cases across the full spectrum of federal tax controversy. A few representative outcomes from recent engagements (details anonymized to protect client confidentiality).
Offer in Compromise — Manufacturing Business Owner
Client owed $487,000 in personal income tax assessments stemming from a Schedule C business that collapsed during the 2020 pandemic. After 11 months of negotiation and one round of appeals, the IRS accepted a settlement of $34,200 paid over 18 months. Approximately 93% of the original balance eliminated.
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Defense — Restaurant Owner
IRS proposed a $312,000 TFRP assessment against a restaurant owner whose business was forced into closure. Through Form 4180 representation and a written protest to IRS Appeals, the assessment was reduced to $87,400 and structured into a partial-pay installment agreement based on the client's post-business income. Approximately 72% reduction.
Penalty Abatement — Self-Employed Consultant
Client had accumulated $94,000 in Failure to File and Failure to Pay penalties across four tax years following a serious medical event. Through First Time Abatement on the earliest year and Reasonable Cause arguments supported by medical documentation on the subsequent years, the full $94,000 in penalties was abated. The underlying tax balance was then resolved through a Streamlined Installment Agreement.
Innocent Spouse Relief — Divorced Bookkeeper
Client's ex-husband had run an unreported cash business during the marriage. After divorce, the IRS assessed joint liability of $156,000 against the client. Successful innocent spouse claim under §6015(c) (separation of liability) shifted the full liability to the ex-spouse. Client's personal exposure reduced to zero.
Wage Levy Release — Construction Foreman
IRS issued a Form 668-W wage levy reducing client's biweekly take-home from approximately $2,200 to $580 under Publication 1494. Through immediate Streamlined Installment Agreement setup and a hardship release request, the levy was released within 72 hours of engagement. Client paid $475/month through the IA, restoring most of his paycheck.
Every case is different. The outcomes reflect the specific facts and financial circumstances of each client. The firm does not guarantee specific results, but we will tell you honestly what is realistic for your situation before you commit to representation.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are dealing with an IRS problem and want to work with someone who truly understands what you are facing, Darrin offers free consultations to discuss your situation and options.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ET • Free Consultation