Tax matters — whether a routine audit or a serious IRS dispute — have real consequences for your finances, your business, and your peace of mind. Justice Law Firm’s tax attorneys provide clear, strategic guidance to individuals, business owners, and executives navigating complex tax situations.

We work closely with your accountants and financial advisors to provide integrated counsel that addresses both the legal and financial dimensions of your tax matters.

IRS Audit Defense

An IRS audit can be a correspondence audit (by mail), an office audit, or an in-person field audit by a revenue agent. We represent clients at every level, ensuring that:

  • Your rights are protected throughout the examination
  • You only provide what is legally required — not more
  • The auditor’s conclusions are challenged where appropriate
  • Any adjustments are minimized

Tax Debt Resolution

When taxpayers owe more than they can pay, several resolution options exist. We evaluate and pursue:

  • Offer in Compromise (OIC) — Settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed, based on your ability to pay
  • Installment Agreements — Structured payment plans that stop collection action
  • Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status — Temporarily halts collection while you stabilize your finances
  • Penalty Abatement — Reducing or eliminating penalties for first-time offenders or those with reasonable cause
  • Innocent Spouse Relief — Protecting one spouse from tax liabilities created by the other

Tax Liens & Levies

When the IRS files a tax lien or serves a bank levy or wage garnishment, the financial impact is immediate. We act quickly to:

  • File collection due process appeals
  • Negotiate lien subordination or discharge for property transactions
  • Release wrongful levies
  • Pursue installment agreements or OICs to satisfy underlying debt

Business Tax Matters

We advise businesses on:

  • Entity structure and tax classification decisions
  • Employment tax compliance and payroll tax disputes
  • Sales tax audits (NY State Department of Taxation)
  • Trust fund recovery penalty defense (responsible person liability)
  • Multi-state tax nexus and compliance

Tax Court Litigation

When administrative remedies are exhausted and agreement cannot be reached, we represent taxpayers in the United States Tax Court — the primary federal court for resolving disputes with the IRS over income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes.