Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is the U.S. agency that collects taxes and enforces the nation’s tax laws. The Internal Revenue Service is perhaps best known – if not outright feared – for conducting civil audits and criminal investigations of taxpayers. The tax being examined may be income, employment, excise, use, and estate or gift tax. The audit can result in the IRS assessing additional taxes, interest and penalties. In some cases, the audit can result in no change to the taxpayer’s reporting whatsoever, or with the taxpayer receiving a refund of overpaid taxes. On the other end of the spectrum, audits can lead to the criminal indictment of the taxpayer.
The IRS also provides technical advice to individuals and businesses regarding the application of the tax laws to specific situations. At Thorn Law Group, we have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses seeking Private Letter Rulings and Technical Advice Memorandums from the IRS.
In addition to its role of applying and enforcing the nation’s tax laws, the Internal Revenue Service also oversees return preparers, tax attorneys, appraisers and other tax professionals to ensure that these professionals uphold the integrity of the tax system. At Thorn Law Group, we are skilled at helping tax professionals understand their ethical obligations to the IRS and to taxpayers. We are also experienced at representing tax professionals who have become subject to an ethics investigation by the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility.
At Thorn Law Group, we know the procedural issues, dangers and benefits in dealing with the IRS. We are experienced at working with the IRS to resolve audits, collections and ethics probes as efficiently as possible. Our knowledge of IRS processes and procedures allows us to effectively protect and advise our clients – whether they are undergoing an audit, seeking technical advice, or are subject to an ethics investigation.
If you find yourself across the table from the Internal Revenue Service, contact Thorn Law Group today. By retaining counsel experienced in working and negotiating with the IRS, you retain a partner who manages the stress of dealing with the IRS for you, protects your rights and your interests and aggressively defends your position.
For more information about the Internal Revenue Service, visit: www.irs.gov.
