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There is no question that tax law in the United States is complex. Even if you do your best to follow all reporting and filing rules, you might still find yourself in the middle of a tax controversy. In addition to any back taxes that you might owe, you could incur a number of penalties from the IRS, even when you do everything correctly in order to come into compliance. The good news is that you possess the right to take on these challenges with the assistance of a Washington DC tax attorney from Pontius Tax Law.
John Pontius specializes in resolving tax controversies for individuals, couples, and businesses in the DMV region and around the world. Whether you need help in determining the best way to disclose offshore financial accounts, analyzing the risk of criminal exposure for tax fraud, or coming up with a reasonable plan of paying the IRS, Pontius Tax Law is your dedicated partner in identifying the best path forward.
There are numerous tax controversies that could arise between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These disputes can range from nonpayment of a tax, to a disagreement over the actual amount that is owed. When civil penalties are at risk, it is important to know what must be done to resolve the controversy and prevent the case from evolving into a criminal matter. This is where the advocacy of a Washington DC tax lawyer is most beneficial. By performing a cost/benefit analysis, Pontius Tax Law can ensure that everything they recommend to a taxpayer will put them in better standing with the IRS. The bigger the amount that is at issue, the more value they can provide.
If you have concerns about how a tax controversy will affect your finances and standing with the IRS, now is the time to seek out legal counsel. By relying on the advice of a Washington DC tax attorney, you could resolve your outstanding tax debt or get all of your filing obligations squared away so as to avoid a more precarious legal situation. Contact a tax lawyer from Pontius Tax Law and schedule a consultation to discuss your case.
Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is a tax law firm that strives to resolve sensitive tax problems through trust, dedication and value. The law firm was founded by John Pontius with offices in Washington, DC, Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, Vienna, VA, and Alexandria, VA. Mr. Pontius represents individual and business clients with sensitive and serious tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. His client base is local, national, and international.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Pontius has represented businesses and individuals with complex tax issues in the following areas: FBAR examinations, offshore and domestic disclosures, FATCA, FIRPTA, tax planning, unfiled tax returns, release of tax liens and levies, trust fund recovery penalty, IRS and state audit examinations, as well as appeals, penalty abatement, U.S. Tax Court litigation, along with defense of tax fraud and evasion. If you require assistance from a tax lawyer, contact Mr. Pontius to discuss your situation.