# Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC: full page text Complete visible text of every indexed page of https://alexanderpowell.law/, generated from the published pages, 2026-07-30. Prepared by the Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC. Responsible attorney: Alexander Powell, Washington, DC. Attorney advertising. Reading this file or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. ## Alexander Powell | Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC (https://alexanderpowell.law/about/) Alexander Powell | Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC Skip to content Law Office of Alexander Powell Menu 0 1 Practice 0 2 About 0 3 Writing & Media 0 4 Start here Direct contact (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Start here About Courtrooms. Chambers. Tax law. Washington, DC tax attorney with a record built in trials, appellate chambers, and tax law. Facts. Authority. Record. Mr. Powell began as a Maryland trial prosecutor. He later served as counsel at the Appellate Court of Maryland, where he drafted more than 100 appellate opinions. In each matter, Mr. Powell identifies the deadline, explains the available options, and prepares the response for the IRS, tax authority, or court. Career Trial prosecutor More than 75 cases tried to verdict for the State of Maryland. Appellate Court of Maryland More than 100 appellate opinions drafted while serving as counsel. American Bar Association Tax Section Writing and speaking through the Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee. Law360 Tax Authority Cited in Law360 Tax Authority for tax controversy analysis. Admissions Admissions and service. Admitted in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and before the United States Tax Court. Service through the American Bar Association Tax Section committee, Barristers of DC, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Tax Controversy Panel. Start here A simple first step Start with what you know. 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Do not include Social Security numbers, tax account numbers, detailed financial information, documents, or sensitive details about anyone involved. See the privacy notice . What’s going on? Choose the closest one Not sure I received an IRS or state tax letter I am dealing with an audit or examination I owe taxes or face collection I have a Tax Court or filing deadline I have a penalty issue I have unfiled returns I have an FBAR or foreign-reporting issue I am referring a client or matter Another tax matter Direct contact Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law A call, email, or form submission does not create representation or protect a deadline. Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Home Practice About Writing & Media Contact Privacy (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Reading this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Federal tax practice before the IRS is governed by Treasury Circular 230. IRS and U.S. Tax Court representation may extend nationwide. State-law matters are limited to the District of Columbia and Maryland. Cited Authorities is a separate company. It is not part of the law firm. ## Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC | Tax Controversy (https://alexanderpowell.law/) Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC | Tax Controversy Skip to content Law Office of Alexander Powell Menu 0 1 Practice 0 2 About 0 3 Writing & Media 0 4 Start here Direct contact (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Start here § is the section symbol in legal writing. Clarity begins with one step. Start here Tax controversy attorney I fix IRS problems. IRS letters, audits, collections, penalties, and Tax Court cases. Start here Call (202) 821-1980 The record 75+ cases tried. 100+ appellate opinions drafted. Trial record 75+ Cases tried to verdict for the State of Maryland. Trial record Appellate record Georgetown Law American Bar Association Law360 Tax Authority American Bar Association Tax Section writing and speaking. Cited in Law360 Tax Authority for tax controversy analysis. Writing & Media The practice Matters I handle. IRS examinations Examinations, responses, and the administrative record. Missed-filing problems Options for addressing past return-filing failures. Penalties Penalty disputes and requests for relief. Collections Liens, levies, payment options, and offers. U.S. Tax Court Petitions, case development, settlement, and trial. FBAR and foreign reporting Foreign accounts, FBAR penalties, and international information returns. View all practice areas Not sure what kind of tax problem you may have? Start with any IRS or tax letter you received. How it starts Three simple steps. Find the tax letter. Have any IRS or tax letter and the deadline shown nearby. Share the basics. Send a short request without documents or sensitive details. Hear back. If the firm can consider the matter, Mr. Powell will contact you about an initial consultation. The next step Start with what you know. Tell me what the IRS or tax letter concerns and the deadline shown. Start here Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Home Practice About Writing & Media Contact Privacy (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Reading this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Federal tax practice before the IRS is governed by Treasury Circular 230. IRS and U.S. Tax Court representation may extend nationwide. State-law matters are limited to the District of Columbia and Maryland. Cited Authorities is a separate company. It is not part of the law firm. ## Tax Controversy | Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC (https://alexanderpowell.law/practice-areas/) Tax Controversy | Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC Skip to content Law Office of Alexander Powell Menu 0 1 Practice 0 2 About 0 3 Writing & Media 0 4 Start here Direct contact (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Start here Practice Tax problems that need an advocate. The firm represents individuals and closely held businesses in IRS examinations, collections, penalty disputes, matters involving unfiled returns, and U.S. Tax Court cases. Federal representation may extend nationwide. State-law matters are limited to the District of Columbia and Maryland. How a tax matter begins The letter What the agency actually says. The deadline The date that controls. The next move The immediate step before the matter grows. Federal IRS examinations Examinations, responses, and the administrative record. Collections and penalties Liens, levies, payment options, offers, and penalty defenses. Matters involving unfiled returns Options for addressing past return-filing failures. U.S. Tax Court Petitions, case development, settlement, and trial. District of Columbia and Maryland Tax controversies Disputes with District of Columbia and Maryland tax authorities. International reporting FBAR and foreign reporting Disputes involving foreign accounts, FBAR penalties, and international information returns. Missed filings Options for addressing past filing and reporting failures, including the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice and Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures. A simple first step Start with what you know. Tell me what the IRS or tax letter concerns and the deadline shown. Documents can be reviewed later, if needed. 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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Reading this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Federal tax practice before the IRS is governed by Treasury Circular 230. IRS and U.S. Tax Court representation may extend nationwide. State-law matters are limited to the District of Columbia and Maryland. Cited Authorities is a separate company. It is not part of the law firm. ## Writing & Media | Alexander Powell (https://alexanderpowell.law/writing/) Writing & Media | Alexander Powell Skip to content Law Office of Alexander Powell Menu 0 1 Practice 0 2 About 0 3 Writing & Media 0 4 Start here Direct contact (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Start here Writing & Media Writing and speaking in tax law. American Bar Association Tax Section committee writing and speaking. Cited in Law360 Tax Authority for tax controversy analysis. Selected work American Bar Association Tax Section Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee service, co-authoring legal updates for tax practitioners, and speaking at Tax Section meetings. Law360 Tax Authority Cited in Law360 Tax Authority for tax controversy analysis. People in Tax Co-host of an American Bar Association Tax Section podcast on careers in tax law and tax policy. Cited Authorities Recorded conversations and software published through a separate company. Separate from the firm. Cited Authorities is published through a separate company. It is not part of the law firm, and its publications do not create an attorney-client relationship. A simple first step Start with what you know. Tell me what the IRS or tax letter concerns and the deadline shown. Start here Law Office of Alexander Powell, PLLC 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Home Practice About Writing & Media Contact Privacy (202) 821-1980 alexander@alexanderpowell.law Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Reading this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Federal tax practice before the IRS is governed by Treasury Circular 230. IRS and U.S. Tax Court representation may extend nationwide. State-law matters are limited to the District of Columbia and Maryland. Cited Authorities is a separate company. It is not part of the law firm.