Tax Audits Lawyers
430 verified tax audits attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Tax Audits counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Kevin Michael Chen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust & estate administration and 12 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.A. deg...
Louis Steven Haskell is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, car accidents, personal injury and 57 other areas of law. Louis has been licensed fo...
Marc Dale Risman is a lawyer practicing sports law, entertainment law, travel industry law and 35 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from...
Mr. Strouse has represented thousands of taxpayers that cut across diverse boundaries including, but not limited to, trusts, estates, federally recogn...
Certified Public Accountant, New York, 2003.
Gerald Warren Kelly, Jr. is a lawyer practicing federal tax controversies, criminal taxation, criminal tax audits and 13 other areas of law. Gerald re...
Teig Lawrence is a lawyer practicing taxation, non-compliant foreign accounts and entities, irs penalty protests / abatements and 45 other areas of la...
As a dedicated IRS Tax Defense attorney representing taxpayers, Mary has been helping clients get tax debt relief by negotiating currently non-collect...
Syd Rahe received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles. He received a Juris Doctorate from the Univers...
Jocelyn Szymanowski focuses her practice on taxation, business, religious and charitable organizations, banking, and real estate matters. She has been...
Jeffrey Dennis Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and estate administration, business and succession planning and 38 other areas of...
Joshua Michael Sells is a lawyer practicing tax law, business taxation, closely held business taxation and 21 other areas of law. Joshua has been lice...
Samuel T. Creason is an attorney with Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC.
Ronald S. Cook is a lawyer practicing traffic tickets, fight your ticket, ticket defense tips and 257 other areas of law.
Brian Gerard Cunningham is a lawyer practicing sales and use tax, real estate, construction and 14 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree fr...
John Michael Schweri is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law - defense, estate planning & probate and 20 other areas of law. John rece...
David Paul Ritzinger is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 11 other areas of law. David received a B.S. d...
Certified Public Accountant, Michigan, 1989
Phi Beta Kappa. Honors and Awards: American Jurisprudence Award in Trusts and Estates; Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Steven Naifeh, Gregory White...
Dareth Dawn Wilson is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 95 other areas of law. Dareth received a degree from Oakland Unive...
Mr. Norman Delton McKellar is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal criminal law, white collar crimes and 4 other areas of law.
Joseph Raymond Viola is a lawyer practicing federal tax controversies, federal taxation, tax appeals and 6 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. ...
Phi Beta Kappa. Honors and Awards: American Jurisprudence Award in Trusts and Estates; Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Steven Naifeh, Gregory White...
Lisa Allison Schneider is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, trusts and estates, estate administration and 10 other areas of law. Lisa received a B....
Jason Jay Galek is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax law, tax audits and 6 other areas of law. Jason received a B.A. degree from University of Califor...
Jayson Manahan Aquino is a lawyer practicing taxation, accounting law, ad valorem tax and 54 other areas of law. Jayson received a B.S.A. degree from ...
Michael Keith Sapp is a lawyer practicing workouts taxation, business taxation, closely held business taxation and 37 other areas of law. Michael rece...
We are about preservation and protection of your family and property. Serving in areas of family law, probate, estate planning, business planning and ...
Mark T Schleck is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, business enterprises and 16 other areas of law. Mark received a B.B.A. degree from Univers...
Mr. Tenney's practice encompasses a wide spectrum of business and individual planning.
Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the Owner and President of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A., which he founded in 2005 in Westerville, Ohio.
Diana Pelham, founder of Pelham PLLC, is a distinguished attorney recognized for her expertise in tax law and estate planning, and her unwavering comm...
Harris graduated from the University of Florida in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. In 1989 he received his J.D. degree from the...
Harris L. Bonnette, Jr. is a lawyer practicing federal and state tax controversy (civil and criminal), contested trusts and estates, trust litigation ...
Dustin Webber is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, entertainment law and 58 other areas of law. Dustin received a B.B.A. degre...
Jason Carr is a lawyer practicing tax credit representation, irs audit defense, irs debt resolution and 6 other areas of law. Jason received a B.A. de...
Bernadette Imelda Shetrone is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 28 other areas of law. Bernadette received a M.A. degree f...
Tyler DeWitt, JD, CPA, MBA, MS (Accounting) is a lawyer practicing tax controversy, tax litigation, taxation and 1 other area of law. Tyler received a...
Eric Terrell McFerren is a lawyer practicing tax, tax audits, tax relief and 27 other areas of law. Eric has been licensed for 24 years.
Dan M. Burt is a lawyer practicing structured finance, litigation, tax audits.
Calvin Bomar holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University, and previously worked as tax counsel for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Washingt...
Mr. William Blanton Tatum is a lawyer practicing general business, real estate, taxation and 79 other areas of law.
Michael Gregory Galloway is a lawyer practicing employment tax, government relations, income tax and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. deg...
My name is Christopher Larson. I absolutely love being a tax attorney in Seattle,...
Mr. Michael Patrick Johnson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate law, business law and 191 other areas of law.
Mr. Jonathan Richard Marx is a lawyer practicing tax audits, federal criminal law, business litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Stephen A Weisberg is a lawyer practicing debt relief, income tax, regulatory law and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Univer...
Mr. Kevin E Thorn is a lawyer practicing business tax law, civil criminal tax investigations, technical advice requests and 104 other areas of law.
Mrs. Carolynn Hinkle Moore is a lawyer practicing business law, small business law, business formations and 49 other areas of law.
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Stephen L. Phillips is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax audits, corporate taxation and 8 other areas of law.
Jack Owen is a lawyer practicing nonprofit and charitable organizations, trusts and estates, estate and gift taxation and 60 other areas of law. Jack ...
Mona Latesha Carpenter is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax audits, tax controversies and 2 other areas of law. Mona received a B.S. degree from Co...
Mr. Stephen C Newmark is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate, taxation and 65 other areas of law.
Bella Reyes is a lawyer practicing taxation, immigration, political asylum and 16 other areas of law. Bella received a B.S. degree from Ateneo de Mani...
Mr. Mark Christopher Dutton is a lawyer practicing tax law, tax audits.
Born in New York City on July 18, 1961, firm founder David K. Whitlock grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, and graduated from Glen Rock High School ...
Phi Delta Phi. Certified Public Accountant, 1997-2011.
Richard Sanford Cohen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, tax audits. Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan i...
Timothy Cahill Pickart is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, living trusts and 15 other areas of law. Timothy received a A.B. de...
What is Tax Audits?
Tax Audits is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, tax audits sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way tax audits works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Tax Audits attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Tax Audits lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 430 verified tax audits attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Tax Audits attorney?
Most people contact a tax audits lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for tax audits representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a tax audits lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 430 tax audits attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Tax Audits attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a tax audits lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of tax audits experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Tax Audits lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a tax audits lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for tax audits attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side tax audits work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing tax audits needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about tax audits
How quickly can a tax audits lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a tax audits lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many tax audits attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical tax audits matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are tax audits lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between tax audits and the related practice areas?
Tax Audits overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find tax audits attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the tax audits roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Tax Audits Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Tax Audits by State
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