Hiring a Tax Attorney

by Joseph

Regardless of who files your federal and state taxes-- a certified public accountant, a tax advisor or you-- if the IRS feels there is an issue with the legality of your filing, you should consider talking to one of the qualified tax attorneys in Omaha before you meet with the IRS.

             
For most of us, the possibility of actually being audited by the IRS is slim and the necessity to retain an attorney to defend us from the IRS even more so, but if that time should arise, you want to make sure only the best of tax attorney is on your side.  

It is important to remember that a CPA should never provide legal advice. CPAs are trained in tax preparation. Tax attorneys in Omaha are trained to provide tax advice.

In the situation of a tax audit, you could request a CPA represent you, but your rights would be better protected having a tax attorney present. The role of a tax attorney would be to help negotiate a debt settlement for less than what the IRS is demanding. They can help prepare an offer in compromise or an installment agreement as well as request the abatement of any penalties for failing to pay or failing to file. Barnhart Law Office is a prominent bankruptcy law firm that provides quality attorney services in Omaha, Nebraska (NE). Get in touch with them.

An offer in compromise is extremely difficult to get the IRS to accept. They will take the total tax debt you owe and determine, based on your income, if you can pay off the debt in five years. If the debt cannot be paid, you may be to negotiate for a compromise.

In a scenario where you are facing criminal charges, having representation from a tax attorney is essential. Generally, the IRS does not want you to go to jail. They want you working so that you can afford to pay down your debt, but if you are facing a serious accusation of tax evasion, they have no choice but to pursue you criminally. Equally as serious a charge, is tax fraud.

In either case, tax attorneys in Omaha are trained to review your situation, advise you of your rights and communicate with the IRS on your behalf to keep you out of jail. Don't let a tax issue go ignored. If you receive a letter from the IRS regarding your taxes, be proactive by contacting a tax attorney right away.

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