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Washington, DC tax controversy attorney
I fix IRS problems.
IRS letters, examinations, collections, penalties, and U.S. Tax Court cases nationwide.
The record
75+ cases tried. 100+ appellate opinions drafted.
Trial record
75+
Cases tried to verdict for the State of Maryland.
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The practice
Matters I handle.
- IRS examinationsExaminations, responses, and the administrative record.
- Missed-filing problemsOptions for addressing past return-filing failures.
- PenaltiesPenalty disputes and requests for relief.
- CollectionsLiens, levies, payment options, and offers.
- U.S. Tax CourtPetitions, case development, settlement, and trial.
- FBAR and foreign reportingForeign accounts, FBAR penalties, and international information returns.
- D.C. tax controversiesDisputes with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
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