Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Tax & Bankruptcy Law Firm in Austin, TX
Founded in 2000, The Schultz Law Firm has established itself as a trusted legal practice specializing in federal tax and bankruptcy law. Our firm is led by Stephen Matthew Schultz, a seasoned attorney with over 18 years of daily interaction with the Internal Revenue Service and extensive experience representing clients in tax disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor-debtor negotiations. Stephen holds advanced legal degrees in U.S. Taxation and Chinese tax laws, and is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. Tax Court, and multiple federal districts. We provide personalized legal strategies for individuals and businesses facing tax liabilities, IRS audits, wage garnishments, federal tax liens, and bankruptcy filings. Our practice spans administrative negotiations with the IRS, courtroom litigation in Tax Court and federal courts, and comprehensive bankruptcy solutions including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings.We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and proactive legal defense to protect our clients' financial futures. Our office relocation to The Penthouse at 1212 Guadalupe Street reflects our commitment to maintaining a professional environment conducive to focused client consultations. With a track record of successfully resolving complex tax and bankruptcy cases, we emphasize practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our firm actively advocates for debtors' rights while providing creditors with strategic guidance in bankruptcy proceedings. We maintain strict compliance with legal ethics and professional standards while delivering accessible, results-oriented representation.
Services
Tax Representation
Bankruptcy Filing
IRS Audit Defense
Creditor Negotiations
Wage Garnishment Relief
Federal Tax Liens
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Employment Tax Issues
Innocent Spouse Relief
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 18+ years of daily IRS interaction and courtroom experience
- Our attorney holds advanced legal degrees in U.S. and Chinese tax law
- We represent clients in Tax Court, Federal Claims Court, and District Court
- Comprehensive bankruptcy solutions for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings
- Personalized defense strategies for IRS audits and tax lien disputes
Services
Tax Representation
Our tax representation service provides expert legal advocacy for clients facing IRS audits, tax liens, and collection actions. We specialize in resolving federal income tax disputes, employment tax issues, and criminal tax investigations through administrative negotiations and courtroom litigation. Clients receive personalized strategies for installment agreements, currently not collectible status, and innocent spouse relief.
Bankruptcy Filing
We offer comprehensive bankruptcy solutions for individuals and businesses seeking debt relief. Our services include Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 reorganization, and Chapter 13 repayment plans. We help clients stop foreclosure proceedings, wage garnishments, and creditor harassment while navigating complex bankruptcy court requirements for both debtors and creditors.
IRS Audit Defense
This service specializes in defending clients during IRS audits, from initial correspondence audits to in-person examinations. We protect taxpayer rights during investigations, challenge proposed tax assessments, and represent clients facing subpoenas or criminal investigations. Our experience includes handling unfiled tax returns, audit appeals, and collection due process hearings.
Creditor Negotiations
We represent creditors in bankruptcy proceedings to protect their rights and recover owed assets. Services include filing adversary complaints for fraud exceptions, challenging discharge petitions, and navigating bankruptcy court deadlines. Our expertise covers both individual and business creditor claims in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 cases.
Wage Garnishment Relief
This service focuses on stopping IRS wage garnishments and bank levies through legal interventions. We implement strategies like installment agreements, offer in compromise, and currently not collectible status to protect clients' income and assets. Our approach combines immediate relief actions with long-term resolution of underlying tax liabilities.
People
Stephen Matthew Schultz
Attorney
Stephen Schultz founded The Schultz Law Firm in 2000 after earning advanced legal degrees in U.S. Taxation and Chinese tax laws. He has over 18 years of experience handling complex tax disputes and bankruptcy cases, representing clients before the IRS and federal courts. His practice focuses on protecting clients from tax collection actions and providing strategic bankruptcy solutions.
Questions
What tax issues can your firm help with?
We handle all IRS matters including audits, tax liens, wage garnishments, unfiled returns, innocent spouse relief, and criminal tax investigations. Our experience spans individual and business tax disputes.
Do you represent both debtors and creditors?
Yes, we provide legal representation for debtors seeking bankruptcy protection and creditors pursuing debt collection in bankruptcy proceedings. Our services cover Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings for both parties.
How can bankruptcy help with IRS debt?
Bankruptcy can stop IRS collection actions and potentially discharge certain tax debts. We help clients determine if Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 repayment plans offer the best solution for their specific tax debt situations.
What makes your firm different from other bankruptcy attorneys?
Our unique combination of advanced tax law education and daily IRS interaction gives us specialized expertise in resolving complex tax-related bankruptcy cases that other firms may not handle effectively.
Can you help with business tax problems?
Yes, we specialize in employment tax issues, business tax audits, and corporate bankruptcy solutions. Our services include defending against IRS trust fund recovery penalties and restructuring business debt through Chapter 11 filings.
