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Representation when the IRS is involved.

From a first notice to a Tax Court petition, we handle the parts of a tax dispute that require a lawyer — direct negotiation with examiners, appeals, and litigation — while coordinating with your existing CPA wherever one is already involved.

Filing TAX-01

IRC § 7602 (examination authority)

IRS Audit Defense

We manage all correspondence and meetings with the IRS on your behalf, so you never have to speak to an examiner without counsel who already knows your file.

  • Response to IRS notices (CP2000, audit letters)
  • Document preparation and examiner meetings
  • Individual, business, and payroll tax audits
  • Appeals of unfavorable audit findings
Filing TAX-02

IRC § 6320 / § 6330 (collection due process)

Tax Controversy & Appeals

When an audit or assessment goes the wrong way, we take the dispute to IRS Appeals or, where necessary, litigate in U.S. Tax Court to protect your position.

  • IRS Office of Appeals representation
  • U.S. Tax Court petitions
  • Collection Due Process hearings
  • Innocent spouse relief claims
Filing TAX-03

IRC § 7122 (offers in compromise)

Collections & Offers in Compromise

If you owe more than you can pay, there are several paths to resolve the debt. We evaluate which one actually fits your finances rather than defaulting to the option that's easiest to sell.

  • Offer in compromise applications
  • Installment agreement negotiation
  • Currently-not-collectible determinations
  • Penalty abatement requests
Filing TAX-04

IRC Subchapters C, K, S (entity taxation)

Business & Individual Tax Planning

Entity formation, compensation structuring, and transaction planning done with tax exposure in mind from day one, plus unfiled return catch-up for individuals and businesses.

  • Entity formation and structuring
  • Unfiled and delinquent return preparation
  • Transaction and succession tax planning
  • International reporting (FBAR, Form 5471/8938)

Received an IRS notice?

Response deadlines are often 30 days or less. Tell us what the notice says and we’ll tell you what it actually means and what happens next.

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