Joseph M. Callahan

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Joseph M. Callahan

4.9
15 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 39 years

Tax Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

10 East 39th Street, Suite 901, New York, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

If you owe back taxes, have unfiled returns, had accounts levied, liens filed, or wages garnished, I can help! Personal and business tax protection. Admitted in NYS and Connecticut. Call now for a free consultation!

Personal and business tax protection. Call now 212-281-6781!

Personal and business tax protection. Call now 212-281-6781!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 75%

FBAR Federal Tax Lien Innocent Spouse Relief IRS Collection Action IRS Liens & Levies IRS Tax Relief Offer in Compromise Tax Audit Defense

41 years

75%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 25%

Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) Payroll Tax Defense Sales Tax Audits Responsible Person Assessment U.S. Tax Court

41 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mackay, Caswell & Callahan, P.C.

10 East 39th Street, Suite 901, New York, NY, 10016

mcc4tax.com/new-york-city/tax-attorney/

Mackay, Caswell & Callahan, P.C.

6739 Myers Rd, East Syracuse, NY, 13057

mcc4tax.com/new-york-city/tax-attorney/

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Posted by Kendra | October 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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The Best Consultation Yet!

Mr. Callahan was very straight forward regarding my tax issues. Once I shared with him my concerns/issues he was very detailed in explaining my options as to how to address/resolve the issues. His consultation was spot on and well appreciated! At the close of our conversation, I had more clarity bas...ed on his legal advice. I would certainly recommend anyone hiring him for Mr. Callahan's tax issue/resolution services.

Posted by Steve | February 7, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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Knowledgable Helpful Tax Attorney

I contacted Joe via phone and he was extremely informative, knowledgable and helpful. I would recommend hiring Mr. Callahan. At this time I have not engaged his services yet and am considering my options. Thank You Joe for your time and help.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

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Pleasure

Thank you, Joe for taking the time to consult us on stressful tax matter. We truly appreciate your knowledge and honesty. I highly recommend this law firm.

Posted by paul | March 2, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Corporate Tax Gliche

I needed help with NY tax gliche....and Joe was there for me. Trusted sound legal tax advice.

Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Cordial, reassuring

I personally consulted with Joe recently to discuss a nagging worry of mine -- and he set me at ease. I appreciated his candor, insight, and willingness to discuss the issue and would consult and/or hire him again in the future if necessary.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Callahan is a very experienced tax attorney who does a great job for his clients. Strongly recommend."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Mackay, Caswell & Callahan, P. C.

Associations

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

NYS Offer in Compromise

New York State Dept of Taxation agreed to accept less than 13% in full payment of an almost $400,000 tax debt!

IRS Offer in Compromise Case #1

The IRS accepted the Taxpayer's amended OIC of $14,091.00 in full settlement.

IRS Offer in Compromise Case #2

We successfully negotiated an IRS tax liability of $437,000.00 down to $44,000.00 with an Offer in Compromise.

IRS Offer in Compromise Case #3

The IRS accepted our Offer of $105,000 in full settlement of a $818,000 tax debt.

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Education

1986

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

1986

Syracuse University

MS - Master of Science

1981

Syracuse University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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