ATTORNEY JOHN PONTIUS

Washington DC Tax Attorney

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.

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The Advocacy of a DC Tax Law Firm

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.

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OUR FOCUS

Types of Tax Controversies

Our law firm has experience in multiple areas of tax law. While working on a larger issue such as offshore disclosures or tax evasion, we could also assist someone with other disputes that are affecting their standing with the IRS, such as penalty abatement or setting up an alternative payment plan. Check out our practice areas on the right to learn all of the ways that a DC tax attorney could be of service.

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IRS Audit and Appeals

The question of what amount of tax that a person or company needs to submit...

IRS Collections

If the IRS is trying to collect on owed taxes, you could speak with legal...

IRS Penalty Abatement

The IRS has many civil penalties to encourage voluntary tax compliance of taxpayers. Additionally, the...

Lien Resolution

If you are struggling with the payment of a debt, consider hiring a Washington DC...

FATCA

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act—or FATCA—is a federal law that mandates foreign financial institutions...

FBAR

Each year, American taxpayers are required to report certain assets that they hold overseas to...

FIRPTA

The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act—or FIRPTA—is a federal law that applies federal...

Offshore Disclosure

A number of Americans hold a portion of their financial assets in foreign accounts. Yet...

state and local tax

Dealing with state and local tax controversies can be difficult without the guidance of an...

tax fraud and evasion

The backbone of tax administration is voluntary compliance whereby taxpayers are required to timely and...

tax levy

Like any creditor, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will take aggressive steps in an effort...

tax planning

avigating the US tax laws can be a daunting challenge. Let Pontius Tax Law, PLLC...

trust fund recovery penalty

Employers are required by law to withhold employment taxes from their employees’ paychecks. This includes...

unfiled tax returns

The majority of individuals and business are required to file a tax return every year....

U.S. tax court litigation

The proper payment of taxes is central to the financial health of individuals and businesses....

criminal tax

At Pontius Tax Law, our primary focus is on civil tax issues, but a small...

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Call a Washington DC Tax Lawyer Right Away

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.

Attorney John Pontius

Pontius Tax Law, PLLC 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 and Bethesda, Maryland, and Fairfax and Alexandria, Virginia. Mr. Pontius is a tax law attorney who 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, domestic and offshore 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.

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TESTIMONIALS

Client Reviews

John helped us with a DC tax audit and succeeded in getting us a "no change" final decision. The issues were related to two flow-through entities and the use of carry-forward operating losses -- something that the DC auditors struggled to understand and with which...

Paul A

Mr. Pontius is extremely professional and was able to take care of my tax returns which includes international bank accounts quickly and at a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.

Karl

I received a fee this past November from the IRS for over $800 because of an error I made on my 2016 taxes. I called my cousin, John Pontius, and he immediately knew what steps needed to be taken. Thanks to him, the fee was...

A.K.

As an American citizen living in the Middle East my local banker informed me that I needed to file FBARs and report my worldwide income to the IRS. Through the recommendation of another attorney at an international law firm, I was introduced to John Pontius....

Kareem S

John handled a difficult IRS lien for my client. He was excellent in getting the lien released so we could close on the property. I would highly recommend John .

Bobbie M

We were seeking tax advice with managing two properties, LLC, as well as some future financial planning. John responded to my call in a timely manner and was happy to answer our questions while referring us to specialists who can manage our accounts on a...

Janelle M