IRS Defense Lawyer in Tyler, Scott Scammahorn Can Help With IRS Problems
Legal help with IRS issues & federal tax liens in the East Texas communities of Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Marshall, Longview & Tyler TX
The Scammahorn Law Firm handles federal tax law issues, including:
- Offer in Compromise
- Levy, Garnishment, and Lien
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeal and Audit
- Tax Court and Refund Litigation
- IRS Payment Plans
- IRS Criminal Investigations
If you receive a communication from the IRS, it is important to contact an experienced tax lawyer as soon as possible. A Marshall IRS defense lawyer can help you:
- Understand the actions that the IRS may take against you
- Take the appropriate actions to deal with the situation
- Assist you in negotiations with the IRS
Whether you are a business or an individual, the Scammahorn Law Firm has the expertise needed to help you with all of your tax problems. We understand the confusion and apprehension that you may be feeling in dealing with the IRS. We also offer an in-house CPA for tax return preparation.
Offer in Compromise
There are several tools we can use to reduce the taxes, penalties, and interest that the IRS claims that you or your business owes. Under an offer in compromise, a taxpayer tenders an offer to the IRS as payment in full for the taxes owed. The IRS has the legal authority to accept an offer in compromise, but it is under no obligation to do so. An offer in compromise is a valid route to pursue where it does not look like the taxpayer will be able to pay the taxes in full or where there is a reasonable doubt that the taxpayer owes the amount claimed. Because the IRS is under no obligation to accept an offer in compromise presented by a taxpayer, it is important that you obtain the help of an experienced tax or IRS lawyer. Mr. Scammahorn has successfully negotiated with the IRS on behalf of several hundred clients. An IRS defense lawyer who has experience in evaluating tax cases can draft an offer in compromise that the IRS is more likely to accept.
IRS Defense against Levy, Garnishment, and Lien
The IRS has many methods for attempting to collect taxes that it believes you owe. For example, the IRS can levy your bank account, garnish your wages, and assert a tax lien against your property. With a levy or a garnishment, the IRS takes a portion of the money in your bank account or a portion of your weekly paycheck until your tax debt is satisfied. The amount levied or garnished can vary. A federal tax lien on your property makes it difficult for you to sell that property until the underlying debt to the IRS has been satisfied and the lien removed. A federal tax lien can be detrimental to your credit and to your ability to obtain credit. The Scammahorn Law Firm can assist you in preventing a levy, garnishment, or tax lien and can help you get them removed if they have already attached. When you need an IRS defense lawyer in Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Lufkin, or Naogdoches Texas, Scott Scammahorn can help.
Innocent Spouse Relief & Underpaid Taxes
If you are facing IRS scrutiny because of improper actions taken by your spouse or ex-spouse, you may be eligible for innocent spouse relief. When filing a joint tax return with your spouse, you are both equally responsible for the tax liability. If the IRS determines that you underpaid your taxes, it may attempt to collect the unpaid taxes from either you or your spouse, even if your spouse made most of the money and made mistakes or errors in filing a joint tax return. Under innocent spouse relief, you can be relieved of the tax liability, interest, and penalties if the IRS determines that it would be unfair to hold you liable. You must meet certain requirements to qualify for innocent spouse relief. Contact the Scammahorn Law Firm today to discuss your options.
Tax Appeal & Audit
The Scammahorn Law Firm can also assist you in tax appeal cases and represent you if the IRS is auditing you. An IRS tax audit can be a scary ordeal. Having an experienced IRS defense lawyer with you during the audit process can alleviate your fears and ensure that your rights are protected. Taxes and penalties continue to accrue on past-due taxes. Therefore, it is important that you promptly contact a tax lawyer to start the process of resolving your tax problems. The Scammahorn Law Firm can negotiate a payment plan and negotiate to reduce or even eliminate any penalty and interest charges the IRS attempts to asses against you.
