Tax Controversy & Tax Audit Attorneys Maryland and Washington DC
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Comptroller of Maryland, and DC Office of Tax and Revenue are not parties with whom you want to find yourself in a tax law dispute or a tax audit. They are relentless in collecting the money they think is due, and the taxing agencies will employ the full strength of the government against you. When faced with threats for back taxes, levies, liens, collections and garnishments, many people simply do not know what to do. If you find yourself in a tax audit or tax controversy situation, the tax attorneys at Longman & Van Grack can help. Our tax attorneys are very familiar with litigating against each governmental tax entities; in fact, our tax attorneys have been the Chair of the Tax Section of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Assistant Secretary of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association.
Our Maryland and DC tax attorneys have assisted our individual and business clients in all types of federal and state tax controversies, including audits, administrative appeals, tax court litigation, collection appeals hearings and the offer-in-compromise process. Some of the more common issues we help our clients address are disputes arising over:
- Disallowance of Business Expenses
- Fraudulent Conveyances
- “Hobby Loss”
- Innocent Spouse
- Unreported Income
- Collection Actions
- Federal IRS Tax Audits
- State Tax Audits
- Tax Lien to Judgment
- Shareholder Basis
- Civil Fraud Penalty
- Collection Due Process
- Employee/Independent Contractor Status
- Liability for Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Freedom of Information Act Requests
- Non-Filers/Estimated Tax Assessments
Our goal in every situation is to resolve the dispute with the IRS and/or the Maryland Comptroller and/or DC Office of Tax and Revenue to the client’s satisfaction and as efficiently and discreetly as possible. Our DC and Maryland Tax attorneys have worked with the IRS regarding IRS Offer in Compromise Program as well as IRS Tax Liens. In most cases, a solution can be accomplished administratively, without going to tax court, but our tax attorneys are experienced in litigating tax claims in court as well.
In order to head off more serious tax litigation and tax controversy problems, we actively seek a leadership role in analyzing communications and preparing comprehensive and precise responses to the IRS or state taxing authority inquiries for our tax clients. Our DC and Maryland tax attorneys are involved with every stage including early tax audits. Our tax lawyers meet with our clients in our Maryland (Rockville or Bethesda) Office or our Washington DC Office.
Early involvement in each and every tax controversy allows us to use our knowledge of the law and available legal procedures to explain complex substantive and technical issues. Our tax attorneys significant tax experience in Maryland, DC, Maryland tax court, federal tax court, IRS Offer in Compromise shows that this direct approach provides our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the alternative strategies available to them for resolving confusing and highly stressful situations in a beneficial and expedient manner.
If the case cannot be resolved administratively, each tax attorney at Longman & Van Grack are not afraid to litigate. Our past cases keep us at the cutting edge of evolving administrative and judicial practice and procedures. Relying on our tax court, tax audit, and tax dispute experience, we develop and implement efficient, effective and thorough trial strategies to protect our client’s interests in tax controversy matters. Our tax litigation experience enables us to be prepared for all the twists, turns, and surprises associated with trial advocacy. Our DC and Maryland tax attorneys (located in Bethesda and Rockville) are also available to assist tax clients on appeals of tax court decisions.
If a tax payer fail to promptly address issues raised by the IRS, the State of Maryland, or the Washington DC now, it may be impossible for a tax lawyer to undo all the damage in the future. Contact the tax attorneys at Longman & Van Grack today at (301) 291-5027 to schedule a consultation. As the former Chair of the Tax Section of the Maryland Bar Association, Robb Longman can meet Maryland tax clients at our Bethesda tax office or Rockville tax office. Our experienced team of tax controversy and tax audit lawyers, based in Bethesda, Maryland, Rockville, Maryland, and Washington, DC are prepared to help you resolve your tax-related issues as efficiently and discreetly as possible.
Awards and Ratings
Longman & Van Grack’s attorneys have received high ratings from Super Lawyers, Bethesda Magazine, Lawyers by Distinction, and AVVO.
