Does anyone have a solid Tax Attorney ?

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Michael PlaksPro Member
Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
3mo
Quote from @Francisco Milan:

Looking for someone knowledgable, with years of experience, and a little mean must know the laws and defend its clients. 

You gave us zero details on what is the nature of your ordeal. Tax attorneys specialize in tax controversies, i.e. situations when the tax law is not clear, particularly when the case is likely to require taking the IRS to court - a rare situation. And tax attorneys are the most expensive among tax professionals. 

If you are dealing with an IRS audit or IRS collection, maybe you do not need a tax attorney. Maybe you need an Enrolled Agent or a CPA specializing in IRS representation: someone who can defend you at a significantly lower cost, compared to attorneys.

Here is a discussion of different types of tax professionals:
https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

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  • Michael PlaksPro Member
    Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    3mo
    Quote from @Francisco Milan:

    Looking for someone knowledgable, with years of experience, and a little mean must know the laws and defend its clients. 

    You gave us zero details on what is the nature of your ordeal. Tax attorneys specialize in tax controversies, i.e. situations when the tax law is not clear, particularly when the case is likely to require taking the IRS to court - a rare situation. And tax attorneys are the most expensive among tax professionals. 

    If you are dealing with an IRS audit or IRS collection, maybe you do not need a tax attorney. Maybe you need an Enrolled Agent or a CPA specializing in IRS representation: someone who can defend you at a significantly lower cost, compared to attorneys.

    Here is a discussion of different types of tax professionals:
    https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

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  • Aaron ZimmermanBusiness Member
    Accountant · Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3mo
    What is your specific situation that you’re looking to resolve?
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  • Patrick O'SullivanBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2024 · 527 posts · 200 votes
    3mo

    It may help if you share a little more about the issue you're trying to solve.

    Are you dealing with an IRS audit, collections, a tax court matter, a dispute involving a self-directed IRA, cost segregation, entity structuring, or something else?

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    • Francisco Milan
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      Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2020 · 94 posts · 26 votes
      2mo
      Quote from @Patrick O'Sullivan:

      It may help if you share a little more about the issue you're trying to solve.

      Are you dealing with an IRS audit, collections, a tax court matter, a dispute involving a self-directed IRA, cost segregation, entity structuring, or something else?


       Collections situation and back taxes. Its for a seller that had huge portoflio dealing with taxes they did not take care of few years back.

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    • Michael PlaksPro Member
      Tax Accountant / Enrolled Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
      2mo
      Quote from @Francisco Milan:
      Quote from @Patrick O'Sullivan:

      It may help if you share a little more about the issue you're trying to solve.

      Are you dealing with an IRS audit, collections, a tax court matter, a dispute involving a self-directed IRA, cost segregation, entity structuring, or something else?


       Collections situation and back taxes. Its for a seller that had huge portoflio dealing with taxes they did not take care of few years back.


      This is what licensed professionals who provide IRS representations do. You have 3 kinds of people who are allowed to do that, not one:
      a. Attorneys (any attorney, although only tax attorneys specialize in taxes)
      b. CPAs (not all of them do taxes, and even fewer of them do IRS representation)
      c. EAs (specifically licensed for IRS representation)

      More details here:
      https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...
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    • Patrick O'SullivanBusiness Member
      Property Manager · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2024 · 527 posts · 200 votes
      2mo
      Quote from @Francisco Milan:
      Quote from @Patrick O'Sullivan:

      It may help if you share a little more about the issue you're trying to solve.

      Are you dealing with an IRS audit, collections, a tax court matter, a dispute involving a self-directed IRA, cost segregation, entity structuring, or something else?


       Collections situation and back taxes. Its for a seller that had huge portoflio dealing with taxes they did not take care of few years back.




      Got it, that makes sense. For a collections and back taxes situation like that, you'll want an attorney who specifically handles IRS collections work, not just general tax prep. They can help explore options like an offer in compromise or a payment plan before things escalate further. Happy to ask around if you need a name.
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  • Jason MalabuteBusiness Member
    Accountant · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 899 votes
    2mo

    For a collections and back-taxes situation, you may not need a pricey tax attorney at all. There are three types of licensed pros who can actually represent you in front of the IRS — attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents — and attorneys are usually the most expensive of the three. Tax attorneys really earn their keep when a case is headed to tax court or hinges on genuinely unsettled law, which is rare. For most audits and collection cases, a CPA or enrolled agent who focuses on IRS representation can handle the back taxes and negotiate for a lot less. I'd look for someone who does this representation work day in and day out. The best fit really depends on the specifics, so talk it through with your own tax advisor.

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  • Rohullah Sharifi
    Dr · VA · Member since 2025 · 154 posts · 34 votes
    2mo

    Actually, you have any options available such as:

    CPA

    IRS Enrolled Agents

    Attorney.

    I would say that tax professional with EA license works out. Are you auditted?

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