Federal and State Tax Attorney

Tax Litigation Services

When tax disputes escalate to litigation, having experienced representation becomes crucial. At Johnson Tax Law, our tax litigation services encompass comprehensive preparation and representation in tax courts at various levels.

We meticulously build your case, gathering evidence, preparing legal arguments, and developing strategies based on relevant tax code provisions and precedents.

Tax Controversy Services

Tax controversies arise when disagreements occur between taxpayers and tax authorities regarding tax assessments, liabilities, or compliance issues.

Our tax controversy services include managing disputes with the IRS and state tax agencies before they reach litigation.

Criminal Tax Representation

Allegations of criminal tax violations require immediate legal representation. Our criminal tax representation services provide defense against charges such as tax evasion, filing false returns, or failing to file required tax documents.

We work to protect your rights throughout investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trials if necessary.

Complex Tax Issues

Complex tax issues demand sophisticated solutions from experienced attorneys. We routinely handle intricate tax matters involving business transactions, international taxation, trust and estate taxation, and cryptocurrency compliance.

Our approach combines technical tax code knowledge with practical business understanding to navigate these complicated scenarios.

Income Tax Procedure

Navigating income tax procedures requires understanding the intricate rules that govern interactions with tax authorities. We guide clients through procedural requirements for filing returns, responding to notices, requesting extensions, and pursuing administrative remedies.

Our knowledge of income tax procedure helps prevent costly mistakes and ensures your rights are protected throughout the tax administration process.

U.S. Tax Court Litigation

The U.S. Tax Court provides a specific forum for disputing tax deficiencies before payment. Our U.S. Tax Court litigation services include filing petitions, managing discovery, preparing witnesses, and presenting your case before Tax Court judges.

We have extensive experience with Tax Court rules, procedures, and precedents that shape how cases are decided.

U.S. District Court Tax Litigation

When tax disputes involve refund claims or certain types of tax enforcement actions, U.S. District Courts may provide the appropriate venue.

Our U.S. District Court tax litigation services encompass representation in these federal courts across jurisdictional boundaries. We handle tax refund litigation, challenges to tax collection actions, and other federal tax disputes requiring District Court resolution.

Eighth, Ninth Circuit Tax Appeals

Unfavorable decisions from Tax Court or District Courts can often be appealed to Circuit Courts of Appeals.

We provide representation in tax appeals before the Eighth and Ninth Circuits, preparing briefs, developing appellate arguments, and conducting oral arguments when granted.

Audit Representation Services

Facing a tax audit without professional representation significantly increases your risk of unfavorable outcomes.

Our audit representation services provide professional guidance throughout the examination process, from initial notice to final determination.

IRS Appeals Representation

When disagreements with the IRS examination division require further administrative review, our appeals representation services offer a pathway to potential resolution without litigation.

We prepare comprehensive protests, develop persuasive factual and legal arguments, and negotiate directly with IRS Appeals Officers who have greater settlement authority than examiners.