Harry-Todd Astrov

Harry-Todd Astrov

also known as H.T. Astrov

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 35 years

Tax Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

41 South High Street, Suite 3600, Columbus, OH

About Harry-Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Tax 90%

Advise businesses and individuals to develop "fit for purpose" solutions to tax and IRS problems. Partner with clients to advance their objectives within predictable fee structure.

36 years

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 35 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC

41 South High Street, Suite 3600, Columbus, OH, 43215

Law Offices of Harry-Todd Astrov

6500 Emerald Parkway #100, Dublin, OH, 43016

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Harry-Todd Astrov's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Helpful And Caring

We came to H.T. with a deep concern that we had inadvertently not paid our business taxes appropriately over a period of years. H.T. listened carefully and empathetically as we told him our story. He then researched carefully, reviewing our past tax returns and speaking with experienced colleagues to... determine whether or not we had done our due diligence. In the end, he was able to assure us that we had done everything appropriately, relieving us of the great burden we had carried for a long while. We are so thankful for H.T.’s help and expertise; we cannot recommend him highly enough!

Posted by Karen | July 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax

A wonderful lawyer

Mr. Astrov has been my lawyer for several years, and has worked hard on behalf of my family to get us out from under a mountain of IRS back taxes. He is, without doubt, the person who has saved us. He’s a wonderful combination of professional, courteous, and understanding. He is extremely knowledgeab...le about tax law, and he always takes the time to explain things in our case. Ours has been a very difficult case, but he never gave up and never stopped working hard to help us. He is always available to answer questions and to offer a sympathetic ear. He has been working very diligently on our case, and it looks like we are coming to a very satisfactory end. All the credit for this success against the odds goes to Mr. Astrov. Anyone with a tax problem should not hesitate to contact him. I cannot recommend him too highly!

Posted by EW | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax

A Beacon of Light

HT is a beacon of light throughout the very stressful process of negotiating with the IRS. HT's strategic guidance helped alleviate the anxiety and stress associated with the arduous process of resolving a decade old tax issue. HT provided very clear transparent communication along every step of th...e way, ultimately dong exactly what he said he would -- resolve my tax issue. I can't speak highly enough about HT, his strategic direction, and process to remediate a very complex outstanding tax issue that had been both a financial burden and cause of massive anxiety for over a decade. Five stars, A plus plus plus. Highly Recommend.

Harry-Todd Astrov

Replied last July 01, 2021

EW- Thank you very much. It was my pleasure to assist you with your Offer in Compromise. As I told you at the beginning, given your very large outstanding tax liabilities and the unique valuation issues you had, I knew it wouldn't be a short process to resolve. But with a solid strategy, and patience and persistence, I was delighted to help you reduce your tax liability by nearly a million dollars to a manageable and fair amount.

Posted by Jeff | February 18, 2019 | Tax

Excellent Consultation & Guidance

I was referred to HT Astrov in late 2017 by my primary business attorney to discuss an IRS/US Tax Court matter and gain specific advice related to my situation. I found HT very patient and understanding of my situation and he readily offered sound advice that set my course of action. I am writing th...is review about 15 months after the consultation now that my "matter" is settled with the IRS/US Tax Court. Everything that HT suggested worked out in my favor with the US Tax court which reduced my stress, limited my financial exposure and resulted in less taxes being paid than what the IRS was trying to collect. I am very appreciative of his professional and excellent work on my behalf.

Posted by Ellen | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

What a RELIEF to find a lawyer who cares and looks out for you

I hired HT last year on a tax matter that freaked me out after being an expat most of my adult life and I was so worried. HT helped me even if I am on the other side of the world and was very super patient with me and helped solve the matter so I can sleep at night and not worry about the tax authori...ties. Who wants to be in trouble with them?! I would highly recommend him and his associates (tax experts that he recommended). It was so well worth it. Finding a good tax attorney online is not easy and I was very adamant but I got lucky. I will not hesitate to recommend him or use his services again. He was not into gouging people's fears and was reasonable and a kind person. We should have more lawyers like him.

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Michael Cohen

Tax lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry-Todd Astrov is my go-to attorney to whom I refer for tax matters. Harry-Todd (also known as "HT"), worked as a CPA, an Attorney-Advisor for the IRS, a Tax Manager for a Big 4 accounting firm, and at Chevron. Among his impressive educational credentials, he received his LLM in Taxation from Georgetown Law. Additionally, he has experience in international complexity. Let HT go to bat for you in tax disputes, or tax planning & questions. HT has rare integrity and he cares deeply about his clients. How do I know? HT and I grew up together, connected by family, and reconnected again many decades later. I regularly consult with him for delicate business and legal judgment calls. I find him astute, super-intelligent, and gifted with rare sensitivity to the nuances of a situation. When it comes to an area as intellectually and emotionally challenging as tax, you couldn't ask for more than that! Let HT put the pieces of the tax planning & controversy puzzle together for you."

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Ivette Santaella

Tax lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding professional who cares greatly about his clients."

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Hannah Sargent

Tax lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"H.T. has seen it all. He is familiar with complex tax matters and is able to distill his years of expertise into workable, understandable alternatives for his clients. You couldn't ask for a better guy in your corner."

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Roland Ho

Tax lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Astrov is knowledgeable in his areas of practice."

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Phyllis Simon

Tax lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harry-Todd (HT) provided great food for thought in connection with a recent matter that I discussed with him. HT is engaging, thoughtful, and wise."

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John Richards

Tax lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"HT has been an invaluable resource for my practice. He has a helpful spirit and a great heart."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Of Counsel, Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC

2019 - 2020

Senior Manager Tax, Deloitte Tax, LLP

2012 - 2019

Founder and Principal, Astrov P.C.

2000 - 2012

Senior Tax Counsel, Chevron Corporation

1997 - 2000

Tax Manager, Deloitte & Touche

1995 - 1996

Tax Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP Attorneys At Law

1990 - 1995

Attorney-Adviser, Internal Revenue Service Office Of Chief Counsel

Associations

2017 - Present

Provisors- East Bay Attorneys Affinity Group

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Section of Taxation

1987 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2017 - 2019

Provisors- East Bay Mergers & Acquisitions

Executive Committee

2012 - 2014

Alameda County Bar Association

Executive Committee Member- Business Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Tax Audit

Settlement with IRS

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Education

1994

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

1990

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024 Ohio Tax Conference

Federal Tax Update (panelist)

2023

Virtual Accounting Show

IRS Audit Best Practices, Trends and ERC

2023

MEGA Tax Conference

IRS Audit Best Practices/ Employee Retention Credit Update

2023

April 2023 Roundtable

M&A: How the Employee Retention Credit may impact your deal

2014

International Tax Conference

Brains Across Borders

2014

Branding the Monterey Bay Region

Tax Planning for Companies Operating in the "Blue Economy"

2013

Business Law Section CLE

Spotting Tax Issues- Common Tax Land Mines for Small Businesses

2013

2013 Joint Fall CLE Meeting

Accounting Method Issues Impacting International Tax Planning

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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