Federal Tax Lawyer
Federal Tax Attorney
Federal tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are often highly complex, carrying significant and potentially life-altering penalties. If you are facing a federal-tax-related matter involving the IRS, it is crucial to seek the guidance of a federal tax lawyer. These legal professionals provide essential support during such challenges.
Whether you are an individual or a business owner, the IRS enforces specific laws governing your tax obligations, including those due each tax period. When disputes or issues arise with federal taxes, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and concerned. These situations can carry severe consequences, potentially damaging your personal and professional reputation and endangering your future.
Facing IRS Challenges? Get the Representation You Deserve!
At David Coffin PLLC, we understand the gravity of these challenges and are committed to providing the representation and counsel needed to protect your interests. Facing the federal government alone is daunting. Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you, leveraging their deep understanding of federal tax law to help mitigate potential harm and secure the best possible outcome.
Common Federal Tax Issues We Handle
When a problem occurs between a taxpayer and the federal government, the specific codes and statutes of federal tax law can be complex, and the potential solutions can be difficult to determine. These issues can often result in litigation, which can, in turn, generate severe penalties should you be found guilty or in violation of certain federal tax laws.
When you work with the skilled federal tax controversy attorneys at David Coffin PLLC, we can help with the following federal tax law issues:
Taxes Owed
Owing the IRS a larger sum of money than you can pay is one of the most common federal tax problems individuals face. This can be the result of an accumulation of back taxes owed from several consecutive years or can happen to individuals who have faced a particularly difficult year. Regardless of the reason, owing federal taxes to the IRS can lead to devastating financial hardship if not handled correctly.
Whatever your specific situation, you might be tempted to ignore the demands of payment and hope that you will slip under the IRS’s radar. However, this will only cause the predicament to worsen. At the law office of David Coffin PLLC, we can review the details of your case and advise on the possible resolution options available for you.
Liens and Levies
If you owe taxes and have not addressed the balance due, the IRS may expedite the collection process by filing a federal tax lien in the county records. A tax lien is a legal claim against your rights to all property, securing the government’s interest in the unpaid taxes.
A tax lien protects the government’s interest in your unpaid debt. If the debt remains unresolved, the lien allows the federal government to seize your property. Understanding your legal options is crucial to minimizing potential consequences and resolving the issue effectively. A federal tax controversy attorney can review these legal options and educate you so that you can make the correct decision for your situation.
Tax Audits
When you are chosen for a tax audit from the IRS and federal government, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. You may be audited for personal income taxes or, as a business owner, for payroll taxes related to your employees. An audit that uncovers tax liability can lead to significant financial obligations and potential legal consequences, which may impact your personal or business finances.
An audit may be conducted randomly or triggered if your tax return includes factors similar to those in other returns that were audited and found to have issues.
If you are audited, the dedicated legal team at David Coffin PLLC can help you by gathering the necessary documentation of records in order to prepare you for the audit. We will advise you of what to expect during the audit and on the proof necessary to support your return. We can also guide you through the appeals process if that route is necessary.
Remember, as a taxpayer, you have certain rights during an audit that our attorneys can ensure are not ignored by the IRS or federal government. These rights include:
- The right to confidentiality with respect to your federal taxes
- The right to legal representation during an audit
- The right to appeal within the IRS system or via the courts
- The right to be treated with courtesy and professionalism by the IRS throughout the audit process
Innocent Spouse Relief
If your current or former spouse incorrectly reported or omitted income on your joint tax return, you may qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief to address the resulting tax issues or penalties. Depending on your circumstances, you could also be eligible for other forms of relief related to your spouse’s filing of an incorrect joint return.
A federal tax controversy attorney can help determine your eligibility for these relief options and do what we can to protect you from your spouse or former spouse’s mistakes or failure to pay tax.
Offer in Compromise
Some individuals or businesses have the ability to full pay their tax liabilities or over time with an installment agreement or payment plan. There are some taxpayers who cannot handle either of these options. When you are unable to pay your tax liability, or when doing so causes hardship, you may qualify for an offer in compromise.
An offer in compromise, if accepted by the IRS, allows you to settle a part of your tax debt instead of the complete amount owed. It is usually the best possible solution for taxes owed. There are, however, strict guidelines and criteria that must be met in order to be eligible for an offer in compromise. The team at David Coffin PLLC can review your case and advise you on the correct way forward. We can also create a contingency plan if things are not resolved the way you wish.
Wage Garnishment or Levy Release
The IRS and the federal government have several tools to collect money from you. If you are not working with the IRS on a particular balance due, the IRS may be able to place levies on your bank accounts or garnish your paycheck. This can cause devastating and disruptive problems if you are only receiving a portion of your paycheck or you are unable to pay your necessary expenses such as mortgage payments, utility payments, or even purchase of household items and groceries.
To assist with this difficult circumstance, an attorney from David Coffin PLLC can submit an application to the IRS to have them release the levy or the wage garnishment. You must be able to prove either a mistake by the IRS or that the levy and/or garnishment has caused incredible economic hardship for you and your family in order for the IRS to consider reversing their legal actions.
The compassionate and knowledgeable lawyers at David Coffin PLLC can review the details of your case, gather evidence, and ultimately demonstrate how this wage garnishment or bank account levy has resulted in serious financial hardship for yourself and those who depend on you.
Past Due Tax Returns
If you are dealing with back taxes, having the assistance of a federal tax attorney from David Coffin PLLC can help you catch up with these taxes by helping you have your returns prepared, determining how much you will owe, and negotiating a payment plan or some other form of resolution for the balance due. We can help with all those steps and will help you determine a gameplan that works for you.
Issues Involving Payroll Tax and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty or “TFRP”
When you own and operate a business and pay wages to your employees, you must withhold federal income taxes, Social Security, and additional Medicare taxes from their paychecks. These funds are then held “in trust” for the government until you can make a tax deposit, typically monthly or semi-weekly. If you do not make these required deposits and accrue a balance due, the IRS can collect the funds withheld from any company individual they deem to be responsible.
This means that these funds can be collected from you personally, as an individual, even in cases where the business in question is still in operation. Typically, you have a relatively short amount of time to appeal these penalties before they become finalized. The tax controversy attorneys at David Coffin PLLC have many years of experience handling payroll tax issues and can navigate you through these issues with your best interest in mind.
David Coffin PLLC: Your Federal Tax Controversy Attorneys
For over 20 years, the team at David Coffin PLLC has assisted clients facing a wide range of federal tax issues. We have the ability to find effective solutions to the problems that may arise with the IRS and federal government regarding your taxes. We are well-versed with the rules and regulations of the IRS and can confidently craft the necessary strategic defenses to offer relief to our clients.
When you choose to work with the seasoned team at David Coffin PLLC, you can rest assured knowing you have taken the right course of action to safeguard your future, freedoms, and rights when the IRS comes knocking at your door. Our attorneys can assist you if you are experiencing any of the following tax issues:
- You owe back taxes
- You have failed to file the necessary tax returns
- The IRS is garnishing your wages or placing a levy on your bank accounts
- The IRS has enforced a federal tax lien on your home or other personal property
- The IRS has or is about to seize your bank accounts, retirement accounts, or other forms of personal property
- The IRS is about to or already has shut down your place of business
If you are dealing with any of the aforementioned federal tax issues, the attorneys at David Coffin PLLC are prepared to work for you to alleviate the financial stress and consequences you might face as a result.
Tax Relief Solutions Possibly Available in Your Case
When you decide to work with the firm at David Coffin PLLC, we can review the specifics of your case and determine which legal remedy for your tax issue is most suitable for your circumstances. The most common tax relief solutions can include:
- Negotiating a Compromise: When you owe the IRS an amount so large that repayment is impossible, you may be able to seek an offer in compromise and agree to settle the matter with a smaller balance. This can forgive the tax and penalties originally levied against you.
- Installment Agreements: This solution allows you to pay your debt to the IRS in monthly installments. Although penalties and interest are still a part of the equation, this agreement can keep the IRS from imposing liens or seizing your property while you are making these payments.
- Penalty Waiver: The team at David Coffin PLLC may be able to seek the waiver of your penalties if we have reasonable cause to do so. We can review your case, develop a strategy that allows for a reasonable cause argument, and present it to the IRS.
- Collection Appeals: If you have suffered the seizure of your property or the IRS has levied your property, you have the right to appeal. This can be a complicated legal matter, however, and the need for an attorney will be essential.
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Speak With a Trusted Federal Tax Controversy Attorney Today
If you find yourself dealing with a tax-related problem that involves the IRS and the federal government, the assistance of a federal tax controversy attorney is imperative to the success of both your case and your financial future and freedoms.
At David Coffin PLLC, we understand that the journey ahead can be paved with fear and uncertainty, and we want to do whatever we can to ease those feelings and help you resolve your problem. Contact our offices today to learn more about how we can help you.
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