CLAW Tax Group

What CLAW Tax Group does

CLAW Tax Group is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota-based IRS tax resolution and representation firm that assists individual taxpayers and small businesses with federal tax controversies, including Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, audit defense, levy and lien releases, currently-not-collectible status, CDP hearings, payroll tax and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty matters, and — via an affiliated entity — criminal tax defense. The firm operates nationally across all 50 states from a small (1–10 employee) team led by co-founders Jon Call, an IRS Enrolled Agent and NTPI Fellow with prior IRS experience, and Matthew Wildes, a JD/CPA admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. The firm's value proposition rests on credentialed human expertise and documented client outcomes (98% satisfaction, $80,743 average reported savings, ~$1,000 average OIC settlement), and its credibility is reinforced by a 2019 precedent-setting regulatory win before the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. CLAW is bootstrapped with no external funding and has no disclosed technology platform beyond standard professional-services tools.

The firm earns revenue on a flat-fee professional-services basis, with typical case engagements ranging from roughly $2,500 to $10,000+ depending on matter complexity (OIC, audit defense, and payroll tax / TFRP matters sit at the upper end), and case durations commonly span 4 to 24 months. Its go-to-market is referral-driven rather than sales-led, supported by published client outcomes, multi-year Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition for co-founder Wildes, and brand association with the affiliated Wildes At Law firm (founded 2021) which extends the platform into attorney-only criminal tax defense workstreams. There is no evidence of external capital, M&A activity, proprietary technology, or material headcount expansion across more than a decade of operating history.

Name

CLAW Tax Group

Legal name

CLAW Tax Group

Website

https://clawtaxgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CLAW Tax Group is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota-based IRS tax resolution firm representing individual taxpayers and small businesses nationwide in OIC, audit defense, levy/lien, payroll tax, and criminal tax defense matters on a flat-fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Resolution Services

NAICS

Tax Preparation Services (541213), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Payroll Services (541214), Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Advisory & Compliance (BPAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dispute Resolution, Appeals & Tax Tribunals (BPAIADAK), Garnishments, Levies & Wage Withholding Administration (BPAAAHAG), Withholding & Payroll Tax Administration (BPAIADAI), Claims Advocacy & Loss Recovery Services (FSAEADAH)

Keywords

• Tax resolution services
• IRS audit defense
• Tax debt settlement
• Enrolled agent representation
• Tax levy release

Headquarters

HQ city

White Bear Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Resolution Services: Flat fee professional services for tax resolution representation including Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, audit defense, CDP hearings, and related IRS matters. Fee structure is flat and final with no hourly billing or hidden charges.
2. Legal Representation: Legal services provided through affiliated partner Wildes At Law for cases requiring attorney representation including Tax Court, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and complex litigation matters.
3. Research and Investigation: Initial case analysis and investigation service to determine scope of tax problems. Fee range of $500 to $1,000 for pulling transcripts, verifying balances, and assessing case viability before committing to full resolution engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CLAW Tax Group is an IRS tax resolution and legal representation firm that negotiates settlements, payment plans, and collection relief on behalf of taxpayers. Services span Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, Currently Not Collectible status, penalty abatement, audit defense, levy and lien release, payroll tax and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty defense, and unfiled return preparation, with attorney-level representation delivered through affiliated Wildes At Law. The firm serves individual taxpayers and small businesses nationwide from Minnesota-based offices.

Product overview

CLAW Tax Group is a tax resolution firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for taxpayers dealing with IRS and state tax problems. The core offering centers on tax debt resolution through programs including Offer in Compromise (OIC), IRS Installment Agreements, Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, Penalty Abatement, and Tax Liens management. Supporting services include IRS Audit Defense across all audit types (correspondence, office, and field audits), Collection Due Process (CDP) hearings, CSED strategic management, and Payroll Tax/Trust Fund Recovery Penalty defense. The firm also provides legal services through its affiliated partner Wildes At Law, including bankruptcy representation, business formation, criminal tax defense, tax preparer defense, and estate planning. All services are delivered by Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys licensed to represent clients before the IRS and state tax authorities nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offer in Compromise (OIC) IRS tax debt settlement program allowing qualified taxpayers to settle their federal tax liability for less than the full amount owed, based on Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP) calculations. Targeted at individual taxpayers and small business owners with unpaid federal tax debt.
• IRS Installment Agreement IRS payment plan enabling taxpayers to resolve federal tax debt through monthly installments rather than a lump sum payment, including streamlined, partial payment, and non-streamlined options. For taxpayers who cannot settle in full but can pay over time.
• IRS Tax Levy Defense Legal representation to stop IRS seizure of bank accounts, wages, Social Security benefits, and physical property through resolution strategies including installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, and Collection Due Process hearings. For taxpayers facing active asset seizure.
• Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status IRS designation that suspends all collection activity when a taxpayer cannot afford basic living expenses plus tax payments, buying time while the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) runs. For taxpayers in financial hardship.
• IRS Audit Defense Professional representation before the IRS during tax audits or examinations, including correspondence audits, office audits, and field audits, with full communication control and defense strategy development. For taxpayers under IRS examination.
• Penalty Abatement Service to waive IRS penalties for failure to pay or failure to file by establishing reasonable cause with the IRS due to uncontrollable circumstances such as death, serious illness, or natural disaster. For taxpayers with accumulated penalties.
• Tax Liens Management Services to protect real estate and personal property through lien release, withdrawal, subordination, or discharge after IRS federal tax lien filing. For taxpayers with filed federal tax liens affecting assets or credit.
• Unfiled Tax Returns Assistance with filing delinquent tax returns to achieve IRS compliance, including record reconstruction using the Cohan Rule for self-employed taxpayers with missing documentation. For taxpayers behind on filing obligations.
• CSED Management Strategic tracking and management of Collection Statute Expiration Dates to optimize resolution timing, including advice on tolling events and waiver decisions. For taxpayers seeking to time the end of IRS collection authority.
• Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearing Formal appeal process to challenge IRS collection actions before an independent appeals officer, preserving rights to Tax Court review. For taxpayers wishing to contest liens, levies, or other collection actions.
• Payroll Tax and TFRP Defense Defense against unpaid employment taxes including Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) assessments that can attach to business owners and responsible parties personally. For small business owners facing payroll tax liability.
• Injured & Innocent Spouse Relief Legal advocacy to relieve taxpayers from joint tax liability or recover refund shares diverted to a spouse's past-due federal debts. For married taxpayers seeking relief from spouse-related tax liability.
• Criminal Tax Defense Defense representation for taxpayers and tax preparers facing criminal prosecution for tax fraud, evasion, or related charges. Delivered through affiliated Wildes At Law. For individuals under criminal tax investigation or indictment.
• Bankruptcy Representation Legal advice on bankruptcy options and court representation for taxpayers facing severe tax debt situations. Delivered through affiliated Wildes At Law. For taxpayers considering bankruptcy to discharge tax obligations.
• Tax Preparer Defense Services Comprehensive defense for tax preparers including malpractice claims, ethics claims, compliance reviews, penalty defense, and Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) disciplinary actions. For practitioners under IRS scrutiny.
• Business Formation Tax-optimized business formation services to establish businesses on a firm tax foundation from inception. For entrepreneurs forming new entities.
• Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts) Custom estate planning services to minimize estate tax and protect assets for loved ones. For individuals and families seeking wills and trusts.
• Research and Investigation Case Initial case analysis service to pull IRS transcripts, verify balances, confirm CSED dates, and assess case viability before committing to full resolution engagement. Fee between $500 and $1,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average client tax debt savings of $80,743 (93% reduction)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wildes At Law, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Wildes At Law is an affiliated tax law firm providing full legal representation when cases cross from IRS administrative resolution into legal territory. Founded by Matthew Wildes (partner at CLAW Tax Group) in 2021, the firm handles Tax Court petitions, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and complex litigation. Cases that begin as administrative matters (installment agreements, OICs, CNC status) are handled by CLAW Tax Group; cases requiring legal representation are handled through Wildes At Law. The two firms work together so clients have access to both EA-level resolution expertise and attorney-level legal representation without switching firms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tax Defense Network: National tax resolution company providing OIC, installment agreements, wage garnishment release, and audit defense. Comparable service mix to CLAW but operates at significantly greater scale with heavy TV/digital marketing.
• Community Tax LLC: National tax resolution and debt services firm offering OIC, penalty abatement, lien/levy release, and state tax resolution. Comparable core offering to CLAW with larger operational footprint.
• Optima Tax Relief: Largest US tax resolution firm offering IRS audit defense, OIC, installment agreements, and levy/lien release nationally. Directly comparable services but a much larger, advertising-heavy operation versus CLAW's small practice.

Direct peers

• JD Tax Group: Tax resolution firm combining attorney and EA credentials to represent taxpayers before the IRS, with a similar dual-credential positioning to CLAW. Comparable target customers and service breadth.
• Greenback Tax Services: Tax resolution firm focused on IRS tax debt, OIC, and audit representation for individuals and small businesses. Comparable practice area to CLAW with similar national service delivery.
• TaxHawk: Mid-size tax resolution firm specializing in IRS tax problems including OIC, audit defense, and back-tax filings. Similar customer profile to CLAW (individuals and small businesses with IRS issues) and comparable service model.
• Polston Tax Resolution: Tax resolution and IRS representation firm with comparable services including OIC, installment agreements, and audit defense. Similar customer profile (distressed individual/business taxpayers) to CLAW.
• Walters Tax Relief: Regional tax resolution firm providing IRS negotiation, back-tax filing, and OIC services. Comparable practice mix and customer type to CLAW but typically regional rather than 50-state coverage.

Emerging players

• Alvarez Tax Consulting: Smaller-scale tax resolution practice focused on IRS problem resolution for individuals and small businesses. Comparable service model to CLAW but with newer/less established brand presence.

Regional players

• American Tax Service: Tax resolution firm with comparable IRS representation services, often serving specific regional markets. Similar service mix to CLAW though with more limited geographic footprint than CLAW's 50-state reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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