Stephen Barry Kass

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Stephen Barry Kass

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 33 years

Tax Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Tax, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

7 Penn Plaza, Suite 830, New York, NY

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About Stephen

Biography

Stephen B. Kass, Esq. is a seasoned tax attorney and Certified Public Accountant with over 31 years of experience guiding businesses and high-net-worth individuals through complex tax controversies and financial restructurings. Call him for IRS and NYS issues including NYS sales taxes, IRS levies,

I have extensive experience representing businesses and high-net-worth individuals in tax controversies and reorganization. I have filed and confirmed multiple Chapter 11 cases and developed strategies addressing severe tax and financial challenges. My work is driven by a commitment to excellence .

In the past few years, I have done a lot of NY sales tax workouts resulting in over $25M in savings with extended payouts using NYS's offer program. I also work on individual cases involving high tax debt needing tailored resolution plans, NYS sales tax workouts, IRS liens and passport issues.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 90%

IRS and NYS offer in compromise to settle tax debts. Installment agreements. Tax court litigation, remove levies and liens, tax research and deal planning.

32 years | 500 cases

90%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

Corporate bankruptcy filing and plan formulation with expertise in complex tax debt issues. Very high percentage of cases were confirmed.

20 years | 60 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 90-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C.

7 Penn Plaza, Suite 830, New York, NY, 10001

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Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C.

19790 W. Dixie Hwy Suite 1101, Miami, FL, 33180

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Posted by DrNik | April 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Attorney Steven Kass - KNOWLEDGEABLE, HIGH INTEGRITY & REASONABLE FEES. You want ATTORNEY KASS IN YOUR CORNER

I cannot recommend Steven Kass highly enough. After more than 20 years of ongoing issues with the IRS—despite filing my taxes every year and hiring multiple accountants and CPAs who charged significant fees without resolving anything—I had nearly lost hope. The IRS made serious and unproven claims... against me, including alleging I owed close to $2 million. As a result, my life was severely impacted. I faced liens and levies that led to the loss of my homes and bank accounts. I was unable to rent an apartment, my passport was taken, and at one point, I was even accused of identity theft of myself—something I didn’t even know about until years later. Then I found Steven Kass. Within just one year, Steven accomplished what no one else had been able to do in two decades. He took control of my case with professionalism, persistence, and deep expertise. He successfully had the alleged $2 million deemed uncollectible and resolved the long-standing IRS issues that had been hanging over my life. What truly sets Steven apart is not just his legal skill, but his integrity and dedication. He never overcharged me, and he went above and beyond—spending hours on the phone with me while I was at the IRS, helping me prove my identity and navigate an incredibly stressful situation. Steven Kass didn’t just handle my case—he gave me my life back. If you are dealing with serious IRS issues and feel like no one is listening or helping, this is the attorney you want in your corner.

Stephen Kass

Replied last May 01, 2026

Thanks Dr. Nik It was a pleasure working with you and I am very glad we achieved your objectives and you can move forward with your career with less government obstacles.

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Bruce Weiner

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer that does a great job representing businesses in bankruptcy cases. He also has a special expertise in bankruptcy tax matters."

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Neil Ackerman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer:Stephen is an excellent, diligent attorney, who deeply cares about his client's plights and goals, and gives 100% of himself to getting his clients the optimal result achievable for them under their cumstances, at the fairest possible cost. He is a credit to the legal profession, and I am proud to know him."

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Michael Siegel

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sharon Siegel

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is an honest an smart lawyer who I have known for a very long time. I would not hesitate to use him."

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Neil Ackerman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

Taxation Honors, Hofstra Univesity School of Law

1986

Deans List, Hofstra University

1985

Provost Scholar, Hofstra University

Work Experience

1992 - 1994

Senior Tax Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, LLPConsulting, LLP

Associations

1999 - Present

American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants

Member

1999 - 2005

New York County Lawyers' Association

Chair or Bankruptcy Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Hawk Shaw Golf Construction Corp

Case Confirmed and settlements with government

Bowntree LLC

Case confirmed

Paladin Construction Corp

case confirmed

Girlie's Ambulette

Case confirmed

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Education

1996

New York University School of Law

LLM

1992

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Hofstra University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2006

American Bankruptcy Institute Journal Discharging unfiled taxes under Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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