We represent clients in tax disputes at every level of the IRS and at various state departments of revenue. In most cases, we are able to achieve a favorable resolution without going to court; however, we are experienced at litigating tax cases should that become the best course of action in a particular case.

Representing a client in a tax dispute requires expertise in the procedural aspects of tax disputes as well as an indepth legal analysis of the underlying substantive tax issues presented in the case. We have the knowledge, experience and talent to handle both the procedural and substantive aspects of each case. Moreover, our long history of working with IRS personnel at various levels, including senior level attorneys in Atlanta and Washington D.C., has earned us substantial credibility with the agency. We are proud of our successful track record in resolving tax controversies for clients at all administrative levels, including pre-filing, during the examination process, in appeals and in the national office.

Tax audits can be costly and disruptive to business and waste valuable internal resources. If not managed correctly, they can impact companies’ investor relationships and business partnerships. We help clients plan and manage their tax audits. We assist clients in carefully responding to IRS document and interview requests at the earliest stages of an audit, with the objective of a taking a consistent approach throughout the audit and IRS appeals process, and, if necessary, in litigation. Clients also engage us to develop strategies to avoid tax audits (for example, by obtaining advance rulings), defend issues that have been raised during an audit, and identify and mitigate other areas of tax risk. (See Tax Planning and Tax Return Preparation to help avoid tax problems.)