For many individual taxpayers and businesses, the IRS can be a very intimidating opponent and the intricacies of the tax code can be confusing and overwhelming. Adams & Duncan helps taxpayers maneuver through all phases of a federal tax dispute. We provide taxpayers with guidance through the audit and examination process, represent taxpayers in appeals and Tax Court litigation and negotiate collection alternatives on behalf of taxpayers. Adams & Duncan works with the taxpayers through each step so that the taxpayer truly feels like they have an advocate on their side.
The tax attorneys at Adams & Duncan provide services such as:
Tax planning: We assist individual and business taxpayers in structuring their finances and budget to ensure that a dispute with the IRS does not arise. This also includes providing guidance to the taxpayer in preparing for a future transaction.
Tax refunds: We assist taxpayers in seeking a refund against the IRS when the taxpayer has paid more than is due.
Audit guidance: Taxpayers may get audited by the IRS. During this examination period, we assist taxpayers with complying with the IRS requests, negotiate with the IRS agents, and serve as the taxpayer’s representative in all meetings.
Appeals: Whether the taxpayer is appealing a final audit report or a Tax Court decision, we are able to assist taxpayers in appealing an IRS decision. We serve as an advocate for the taxpayer against the IRS and are able to assist the taxpayer in articulating their position.
Tax Court litigation: Once the taxpayer has been issued a statutory Notice of Deficiency, we assist the taxpayer in proving that such deficiency is incorrect. Our firm has attorneys who are licensed to practice before the US Tax Court, where the taxpayer is able to dispute the underlying tax liability without paying the liability first. We assist taxpayers in working with IRS Counsel, gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Collection alternatives: The IRS is authorized to collect tax debts by filing a lien against the taxpayer’s property and levying on such assets, including garnishing wages. Our first step is to try and stop the IRS from levying on such assets or garnishing wages. Once we stop the IRS from its levy action, we negotiate with the IRS other collection alternatives, such as offers in compromise, payment plans and installment agreements, and setting up “currently not collectible” status, if applicable.
