Atlanta Tax Controversy & Collection Lawyer
Individuals and businesses throughout the Atlanta area often have to deal with issues concerning tax controversy. Any issue involving a tax dispute or question can be extremely stressful, even for the most established individuals or businesses. Tax disputes and controversies can arise in many different situations; and for most individuals and businesses in the Atlanta area and beyond, assistance from an experienced Atlanta tax controversy & collection lawyer can help you resolve the issue.
What is Tax Controversy?
Tax controversy is a term that refers to nearly any situation involving a tax dispute. The tax dispute can involve an individual or almost any type of business structure; and it might involve a variety of tax authorities, from local or state taxes to federal tax authorities. Tax controversy can also involve almost any type of taxation, from employment taxes to income taxes to estate taxes.
Most often, we receive calls from individuals or businesses about tax controversy matters after they are contacted by the IRS or the Georgia Department of Revenue about an audit or collection matter. We represent clients in many different civil tax controversy matters, including but not limited to the following:
- Audits;
- Collection;
- Administrative appeals; and
- Tax Court.
Assisting Clients During Federal and State of Georgia Tax Audits
Undergoing a tax audit can be stressful, but an attorney at MendenFreiman can ensure that you have an experienced tax professional on your side throughout the process. At our firm, we know that the easiest way to resolve a tax controversy involving an audit is to prevent the case from going to court.
Our firm can handle information document requests (IDRs), we can advise and develop audit strategies that are specific to your needs or the needs of your business, and we can deal directly with the IRS, Georgia Department of Revenue, or another tax authority.
Tax Collection
Individuals and businesses can get behind on their tax obligations. Whether you need help managing a tax collection issue with the IRS, Georgia Department of Revenue, or another tax authority, our firm can assist you. We provide numerous services to clients surrounding tax collection matters, such as:
- Avoiding seizures;
- Dealing with tax liens;
- Managing tax authorities’ attempts to garnish wages and/or levy bank accounts;
- Negotiating collection alternatives, such as offers in compromise and installment agreements;
- Abatements of penalties; and
- Handling appeals.
Contact an Atlanta Tax Controversy & Collection Lawyer
If you need assistance handling substantive issues in federal or state tax law, or you need help handling an administrative or judicial appeal, an experienced Atlanta tax controversy & collection lawyer at our firm can speak with you today about your case. Contact MendenFreiman to learn more about the services we provide to individuals and businesses in Atlanta.
