You definitely need a tax attorney if:
- You have a taxable estate, need to make complex estate planning strategies, or need to file an estate tax return.
- You are starting a business and need legal counsel about the structure and tax treatment of your company.
- You are engaging in international business and need help with contracts, tax treatment, and other legal matters.
- You plan to bring a suit against the IRS.
- You plan to seek independent review of your case before the US Tax Court.
- You are under criminal investigation by the IRS.
- You have committed tax fraud (such as claiming false deductions and credits) and need the protection of privilege.
Tax attorneys specialize in the often complex and technical field of tax law. A tax attorney could be of use to most everyone, but they are particularly good for handling complex tax advice & tax law.
Some examples of complex tax issues where it might be a good idea to seek advice from an attorney are:
- You're forming a corporation of any size or structure, e.g. s-corp, L.L.C, Non-Profit, etc.;
- You own a corporation of any size or structure.;
- You or your business are being audited or investigated by the I.R.S;
- You or your corporation conduct international business;
- You or your business have or may have committed tax fraud;
- You need help or advice with contracts;
- Your estate is taxable, you need advice on estate planning, or you're uncertain if you must file an estate tax return;
- You might sue the Internal Revenue Service;
- You or your business have a pending case in U.S. Tax Court; or
- You or your family had a significant increase in income;
- If you generally wonder if you need a tax attorney, it's often better to play it safe;
- I.R.S. agents have been poorly hidden in a van across the street for the last couple of weeks (the antenna pointing toward your house or business with a giant gold emboss of 'THIS IS THE I.R.S.' will give them away);
- You didn't notice the I.R.S. agent's, and they're now going through your house or business (next time look for the gold emboss).
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