Tax Controversy Attorneys – Petrova Law
In the intricate world of tax law, disputes can arise when the IRS and state taxing authorities disagree with tax positions taken, posing significant challenges for businesses and individuals alike. At Petrova Law, our tax controversy attorneys provide expert guidance and robust representation to resolve disputes efficiently.
Our firm stands out by offering sophisticated legal services typically found at larger firms combined with the personalized attention and cost-effectiveness that small and mid-size businesses value. Led by Attorney Allie Petrova, recognized for Tax Law by Chambers, Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite, our team brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to every case.
Types of Tax Controversy We Handle
At Petrova Law, we handle a broad spectrum of tax disputes, including:
- IRS and State Tax Audit Defense: Our attorneys guide clients through the tax audit process strategically. If you disagree with an audit result, we can challenge the findings.
- Tax Appeals: We prepare and file appeals with the IRS, representing you before the IRS and the Department of Revenue to negotiate settlements or prepare for litigation.
- IRS Settlements: We use creative approaches to help clients obtain settlements with the IRS and the state tax authorities.
- Tax Litigation: When disputes cannot be resolved administratively, we provide aggressive representation in the U.S. Tax Court to defend your interests.
- Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearings: We assist clients in requesting CDP hearings to dispute IRS collection actions and negotiate settlements.
- Offers in Compromise: Our team helps you negotiate with the IRS to settle your tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.
How Petrova Law Can Help: Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution
At Petrova Law, our award-winning team of tax controversy attorneys excels in IRS appeals representation and IRS administrative appeals, providing expert guidance and comprehensive support for tax controversy and dispute resolution.
As experienced IRS administrative appeals lawyers and tax dispute lawyers, we handle complex cases with a strategic approach. Our tax litigation attorneys have extensive experience with the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, and the North Carolina Department of Revenue, ensuring effective IRS settlement negotiation and successful tax controversy resolution.
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Key Features of Our Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Services:
- Proactive Guidance: Tailored advice on reporting, disclosure, and document retention to prevent tax issues before they arise, ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state tax laws.
- Tax Audit Defense: Reliable client representation during audits conducted by the IRS and state tax authorities, safeguarding your rights.
- Appeal Guidance: If you disagree with an audit or any decision of the taxing authorities, we guide you through the appeal process to challenge the findings.
- Litigation Support: When disputes cannot be resolved administratively, we provide aggressive representation in tax court to defend your interests.
- Fair Treatment Advocacy: Advocate for individuals seeking relief from joint tax liabilities due to the actions or omissions of their spouse, ensuring equitable resolution.
- Dispute IRS Collection Actions: Assistance with CDP hearing requests to dispute IRS collection actions and negotiate favorable settlements.
- Filing Appeals: Prepare and file appeals with the IRS, representing you before the IRS and state tax authorities to negotiate settlements or prepare for litigation.
- Creative Settlement Strategies: Use innovative approaches to help our clients obtain settlements with the IRS and Treasury Department, minimizing tax liabilities and resolving disputes effectively.
Why Petrova Law is the Right Choice for Your Tax Controversy Needs
- Calibre of Services: At Petrova Law, our boutique firm specializes in Tax Law 360, covering business tax planning, tax defense, and business law. We provide sophisticated services comparable to larger firms yet more cost-effectively for business clients.
- Client Successes: We have served over a hundred clients, demonstrated by delighted client testimonials and high retention rates. Since 2011, our tax controversy attorneys have effectively handled complex tax and business law issues.
- Recognition: Our firm and leading attorney Allie Petrova is recognized in Band 2 for Tax Law by Chambers, a prestigious accolade typically reserved for large law firms. She has also been featured in Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite.
- Strategic Counsel: Our Tax Law 360 approach combines business tax planning with defense and appeal, providing strategic, practical advice.
- Personalized Attention: Petrova Law offers unique solutions and high-end expertise usually reserved for high-profile business clients at larger law firms. Our tailored and dynamic solutions address clients’ needs strategically.
Contact Us
At Petrova Law, we provide strategic and legal support to efficiently resolve your tax disputes. Our award-winning team of tax attorneys ensures top-tier representation, focusing on your unique needs with a level of care and personalized service that larger firms often cannot match. We are well-versed in all areas of federal and state tax law, offering tailored legal counsel for your situation.
Contact us today at 806 Green Valley Rd., Suite 200 in Greensboro, NC.
Schedule a case evaluation by calling (336) 310-1210 or contacting us online.
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It can take anywhere from several months to over a year to resolve, depending on factors such as the documents required, the nature of the tax issues, the procedural stages, and the potential need for appeals or litigation.
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