At The Gardner Law Firm, P.C., we specialize in the representation of businesses and individuals involved in tax controversies. Such controversies may involve tax audits, tax collection, criminal tax matters, employment and sales tax issues, estate and fiduciary matters, tax litigation and administrative appeals. Tax controversies can be stressful and time-consuming. An experienced tax lawyer can help you manage the process of dealing with tax authorities, contesting tax liability, and resolving the issue successfully. Contact us to schedule a phone consultation to assess your options and discuss the best way to proceed.
Clients often encounter difficulty based on the failure to respond to a tax controversy promptly, or provide an adequate response to the IRS. As a former IRS agent, attorney Bruce E. Gardner understands the process and terminology employed by the IRS to get what they want. In most cases, we use a power of attorney to allow us to deal with the IRS, without the need for clients to directly interact with the IRS. This is more convenient for our clients and prevents the IRS from taking advantage of their lack of familiarity with tax matters.
Whether you are a medical professional such as doctor, dentist, or other individual or business, an IRS tax audit, can be complex, confusing, time consuming and stressful. Record-keeping and organization are vital to reaching a positive resolution to a tax audit.
If you receive a certified letter from the IRS, you need to contact an experienced lawyer like Bruce E. Gardner because the IRS is about to take your property. When a person or a business files a tax return but fails to pay the IRS the amount owed, their account may be sent to the IRS Collection Division. The IRS Collection Division mails out certified letters before wage garnishments, tax liens, and tax levies on your bank accounts occur.
We have experience in the removal of tax levies and liens and we can workout installment agreements if you cannot pay the amount owed. Depending on your financial situation, we may be able to help you pay less than is owed. An offer in compromise is essentially an agreement to pay a lesser amount than is owed over a specific period. During this time, all tax returns must be filed on time and all money must be paid on time, or the agreement can be revoked. In some situations the income tax that is owed can be discharged in bankruptcy.
When the result of an audit is unacceptable, we assist clients with administrative IRS Appeals. Whether you need someone to represent you in a tax audit, or negotiate an Offer in Compromise to settle a collection matter, we have the experience and knowledge to assist you.
If you receive a certified letter from the IRS, it is important to contact an experienced attorney. Bruce E. Gardner can file a petition and represent you in the U.S. Tax Court. The firm can also represent you in refund litigation cases before the U.S. District Court or U.S. Claims Court. Put our experience to work for you. The Gardner Law Firm, PC will represent you in your tax matter from beginning to end, making sure no stone is left unturned.
The Gardner Law Firm, PC specializes in representing businesses and individuals with tax issues. We assist clients by dealing directly with the IRS and serving as a shield to ensure that the matter is handled carefully. If you need assistance with a tax issue we can help. Please contact us or call 202-271-0552 to schedule a consultation.
The Gardner Law Firm, P.C.
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-2514
Telephone: 202-271-0552 | Fax: 301-249-6234
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