Lawyers who specialize in tax law and handle legal and technical tax law issues are also called tax attorneys.
The following are reasons why you would probably want to work with a tax attorney:
- You are being investigated by the IRS for criminal activity
- You have claimed false deductions and credits (tax fraud) and need representation
- You have a case pending before the US Tax Court and want your case reviewed by an independent party
- You are planning to sue the IRS
- You have a taxable estate and you need help with estate planning strategies or an estate tax return
- You are starting a business and want legal advice about your company’s structure and tax treatment
- Your business deals internationally and you want legal advice about contracts or other legal matters
A good tax attorney should have advanced training in tax law. Many also have degrees in taxation and even accounting.
If you have a legal tax issue but do not have the means to pay for a tax attorney, you can also check out free or low-cost tax clinics. A complete list of tax clinics is available from the IRS. More information about tax clinics is available on this post as well.
