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Taxation
Tax Defense
Our firm represents clients in all phases of the Federal and State
Tax Collection Process. We know that an important part of an attorney’s
role is to educate the client. As your Tax Counsel, we take the time
to explain the how tax audits are conducted, we identify your exposure
and describe your position in the stage of the audit. We have found
that when clients understand the process, it alleviates many of their
concerns.
Tax Audits
All audits are not the same. Clients need a skilled representative
to speak directly with the auditor and to control the examination. Audits
can be structured as Employee-Independent Contractor, Purchase Mark-Up,
Observation Audits, Desk Audits, Office Audits, Economic Reality Audits
and in many other forms. We have handled all of these and have been
successful in reducing Federal and State tax assessments sought against
our clients.
Tax Litigation
A key concept to remember…rights are deemed waived if not taken.
Both the IRS and New York State have deadlines for bringing your matter
under review to the next level. Whether your matter is before U.S. Tax
Court, New York State Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) review
or the New York State Division of Tax Appeals, a failure to recognize
these deadlines can eliminate recourse rights which would otherwise
be available to you. Both the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation
and Finance recognize the hazards of litigating a tax matter. When we
take your tax controversy to court, the judge and the opposing party
will be presented with the facts and the law in the most persuasive
light.
Tax Collection
Even after taxes are assessed, clients are often cash-strapped and
unable to pay the balance sought by the government.
In the process, the government can use many collection methods including
liens, levies
and tax warrants (NYS) to secure payment of a balance
owed. Whether you are seeking an Installment Plan, Offer-in-Compromise
or Collection
Due Process Proceeding, we will utilize our expertise
to work for the most beneficial plan that you qualify for.
Tax Planning
Every day, taxpayers make important business and personal financial
decisions that can affect their tax burden. The structure you choose
for conducting your business and financing your operations can dramatically
affect your tax obligations. Our firm provides domestic and international
tax planning for individuals as well as corporate, partnership, trust
and LLC clients. This includes gift planning, estate planning, planning
for asset and business dispositions, disputes with taxing authorities
and tax litigation. We can assist you if are planning a transaction
that requires a ruling from the IRS National Office or are in the midst
of an IRS examination that requires technical tax advice. Our goal is
to ensure that our clients are well informed on the tax consequences
of their decisions and are given the opportunity to consider alternate
approaches aimed at reducing their tax burden.
Our Taxation services include:
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