Joseph R Viola

OVDP is a way to end a potential IRS nightmare. However, complying with the IRS, your bank, and their attorneys' demands can be complicated and time consuming. There is a great deal of conflicting information on the internet on the subject of OVDP, and if you want to do the right thing, you need some...one on your side who is knowledgable and competent. Joe is not a fast talking tax attorney, but he is thoughtful in his responses and takes his time with each and every question.　 His clear explanations and confidence afford a great deal of information and will set your mind at ease. He makes the process of filling in the necessary paperwork easy. We are very relieved to have the OVDP process behind us, and it would not have been so painless if Joe hadn't been there for us. We could not have managed this without his level of expertise, which is why we so highly recommend him.

Joseph Viola is very personable, approachable attorney who maintains an excellent relationship with the IRS and State and City tax agencies. Joseph is no push over but used the law to get me excellent results. Joseph has been a dedicated counsel and friend. I feel bad that I am eating into his per...sonal time, but Joe constantly assures me that it’s okay, and he’s always available. Joseph is well known and liked at the IRS tax offices in Philadelphia. The IRS knows his reputation of doing the right things and as such a trust is already established which allowed for the proper attention and resolution to happen in my case. I thought that negotiations with the IRS would be a complex stressful event but Joseph work with both the IRS and myself to get all matters resolved in timely manner that prevented any financial hardship from tax lien or garnishment from occurring. Joseph handled all aspects of my case and no paralegal was involved. This is much different than the large tax attorney corporations that ask you to call 800 numbers for tax problems. Joseph detailed knowledge of the taxpayers collection process allowed me to have a solution to my tax issues that were tailored to my situation. Joseph put all his knowledge and experience with working with IRS agents for years to work for me in a personalized manner. As such I was able to have all my tax issues solved.

I had some tax matters that required professional attention and prior to meeting Joe, was represented by tax attorneys who created more problems for me than they solved. By the time I came to see Joe, I was very disillusioned and fearful of what was proving to be very daunting process; one which was... weighing heavily on me. Immediately upon meeting Joe, I realized that he was different than the attorneys who had previously represented me. He took the time to listen to me. He asked a lot of questions and showed interest. He handled me compassionately and with a sense of obligation to protecting my best interests. Within a short period of time, my issues began to resolve just as Joe said they would. I am certain that his sincerity, years of experience, and his ability to create rapport with government representatives, factored heavily in the favorable resolution of my issues. In retrospect, meeting Joe Viola was one of the most important. turning points in my recent professional life. In fact and in many senses, he may have actually saved my life. I would highly recommend his services without reservation, to anyone seeking professional tax representation.

Back in 2013 my former accountant retired. I had his assistant prepare 2013 which was a HUGE mistake. This resulted in an audit. In an effort to avoid any future complications, I felt I needed an accountant who was also an attorney and Joseph Viola had all those qualifications. After an initial m...eeting, I knew that I had the right person to represent me. I am very happy with my choice.