Over the past 12 months, our firm has seen an increase in state and federal audits and collection efforts, which appear to be the result of shrinking government budgets and clients forced to make hard decisions. Going up against the IRS or the Department of Revenue is often intimidating, and the tax laws and legal jargon can be very confusing. A tax attorney serves as an advocate for the client and ensures that the rights of the client are protected. A tax attorney can assist a client with identifying these liabilities earlier and put an experienced team around the client as quickly as possible.
A tax attorney is prepared to assess the liability, limit the clients’ exposure to additional or expanded reviews, and to create the proper attorney client privileges. If these steps are not taken early in the process, their advantage may be lost and the client’s options may be limited. As a result, it is important to get a tax attorney involved early in the process. Our firm uses a team approach with our clients’ other tax advisors and believes that the best client defense involves individually assessing the needs of each client and how we can contribute to the tax advising team. If you have questions or need assistance, call (425) 339-8556 to schedule an appointment with Tayah Renfro.
