Tax Attorney Rockville, MD
If you have received an IRS or state tax authority notice, protect your legal rights. Do not, under any circumstances, ignore the notice. Contact an experienced tax attorney at Kundra & Associates to learn about your rights, your responsibilities, your options and the potential consequences of your particular tax matter.
Risks Involved In Not Responding To IRS And State Notices
If the IRS or state determines that you owe back taxes, they may levy your bank account, garnish your wages or force the sale
- U.S. tax liability for foreign corporations or individuals regarding business or investment activity in the U.S.
- Divorce disputes involving tax liability
- Criminal tax fraud or evasion investigations
- Lengthy audits
- Audits involving legal or incomplete substantiation issues
- Incomplete or inadequate books and records
- Not filing returns for a number of years
- A large balance of money owed
- Inability to pay
- Not owing taxes despite IRS allegations to the contrary
Avoidance Is Not An Option
Avoidance can lead to criminal tax penalties, incarceration, or the forced sale of your home or other property. A tax attorney who is well-versed in taxation law can keep you informed of your rights to receive timely notification and other provisions of tax law designed to protect you. A tax lawyer from Kundra & Associates can recommend the best course of action for you and defend you in civil or criminal litigation, as necessary.
Frequently Asked Tax Questions
The experienced Maryland tax attorneys from Kundra & Associates, P.C., are here to help with all of your tax questions, starting with some that they see most often:
What should I do if I receive a notice from the IRS or state tax authority?
You need to respond to the IRS or the state tax authority in order to begin moving toward a resolution. You may ask for clarification and discuss the next steps. One of the best things to do at this time is to work with an experienced lawyer who can guide you through this process, helping you meet deadlines and take other necessary steps to find a viable solution.
How can a tax attorney help me with IRS or state tax issues?
A tax attorney can help you explore all of your options. They will know what forms you need to file with the IRS to respond to specific complaints. They can help you communicate with the government and protect your rights during this process. They can also help you explore common solutions, such as repayment plans or offers in compromise, which are discussed more below.
What are the risks of not responding to an IRS or state tax notice?
People are often tempted not to respond, but this doesn’t make the issue go away. In some cases, the government can garnish wages, withdraw money from your financial accounts or even force you to sell real estate and other property to pay off the debt. If you are accused of intentional fraud, then you could face fines, incarceration and other penalties, as tax fraud is a criminal offense. Simply missing deadlines can also lead to fees and tax penalties that could increase the amount you owe.
What options are available if I am unable to pay my tax debt?
You do have options if you owe a tax debt and cannot afford to pay the full balance. One potential option is known as an offer in compromise. The IRS will accept a smaller amount than you actually owe and forgive the remaining debt. Another option is to set up a structured repayment plan. This can help to spread the tax debt out over months or even years, potentially making it more affordable in the long term.
Benefits Of Qualified Advocacy
Communicating directly with IRS personnel can be very intimidating, frightening and risky. A better alternative is to allow a tax attorney to advocate for you and allow you greater peace of mind as you go about the work of accumulating documentation and putting records in order. A knowledgeable tax lawyer from Kundra & Associates can guide you through the available options. You may qualify for uncollectible status, installment agreements and an Offer In Compromise (OIC), which would allow you to pay only a portion of what you owe.
To schedule a consultation with an experienced tax attorney, contact Kundra & Associates in Rockville, Maryland. Inquiries are welcome from Virginia, Maryland, the Washington, D.C., area, nationwide and worldwide. You can reach our law firm by calling 301-637-8130.