David M. Feldman, Esq.
Senior Tax Attorney — Fortress Tax Relief
David M. Feldman, Esq. brings 17+ years of experience with Fortress Tax Relief and has demonstrated an outstanding track record resolving both serious and complex tax debts. Not only is David a brilliant tax relief strategist, but he also possesses exceptional technical tax law knowledge—a product of both his Master of Laws (LL.M) post doctorate degree in Taxation and his wealth of experience resolving the most difficult tax debts. David is also fiercely committed to advocating for his clients and securing exceptional results on their behalf.
Experience
- 2008–2016 — Tax Attorney, Fortress Tax Relief, devised and implemented sophisticated tax relief strategies for serious and complex tax debts, demonstrated track record of exceptional results, defended taxpayers’ rights, advocated for business and individual taxpayers in collections with the IRS or state taxing authorities.
- 2018-present—Senior Tax Attorney, Fortress Tax Relief, elite level national tax relief attorney charged with tackling the toughest tax debt cases known, proven track record of exceptional results.
Client-First Approach
David exemplifies Fortress Tax Relief’s client first approach and has been a key player in helping Fortress achieve its mission of providing the best tax relief service available in the U.S. (#1 Forbes Advisor Complex Tax Issues 2023, 2024, 2025; #1 Investopedia Large Tax Debts), doing the right thing with no exceptions, treating clients with dignity and respect, and always doing what is right for the client—not the Fortress bank account.
Education
- University of San Diego Law School, California — LL.M Master of Laws in Taxation
- Lewis & Clark Law School in Oregon — Juris Doctor (J.D.) with Certificate in Federal Tax Law
- University of California, Santa Barbara, California — B.A. Business Economics with Emphasis in Accounting
Selected Articles by David
Offer In Compromise Jaw-dropping Success Stories — Real cases showing how persistence and Appeals strategy
convert denials into approvals and reduce six-figure liabilities.
Can I Buy a House if I Owe Back Taxes? — How to qualify for a mortgage with IRS debt:
installment agreements, OIC, lien subordination, and document packages lenders accept.
Get Help
Need a path to both IRS resolution and lender approval? Call (877) 777-7430 or
contact Fortress Tax Relief to consult with David and the attorney team.
Articles by David

TRUST FUND RECOVERY PENALTY
Summary The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty holds responsible individuals personally liable for unpaid employment taxes. It applies when the IRS proves willful failure to pay employment taxes, not due to accidental mistakes. Recent IRS updates

Offer In Compromise Jaw-dropping Success Stories
Summary: Discover real-life success stories of Offer in Compromise (OIC) settlements handled by tax experts. Learn how strategic persistence and expert appeal tactics led to massive tax debt reductions in 2025. Understand the challenges taxpayers

Can I Buy a House if I Owe Back Taxes?
Summary Owing back taxes does not automatically prevent you from buying a home, but it can complicate the mortgage approval process. IRS tax liens may reduce your chances of loan approval, but there are legal