Tax Law and Litigation

The Internal Revenue Service audits less than 1% of tax returns each year, but that still amounts to hundreds of thousands of tax audits every year. If you’re like most people, you dread opening your mailbox to find an envelope from the IRS with an initial contact letter—a notification that you are being audited.

Audits, unfiled or overdue taxes, accusations of fraud, and other tax issues can hang over your head like a black cloud. Sanz Law PC helps individuals and businesses resolve tax issues and disputes, clearing that cloud so that they can put their tax problems behind them and move forward with confidence. Tax attorney Jimmy Sanz also works with businesses and individuals on an ongoing basis to prevent tax disputes.

Most taxpayers do their best to comply with their obligations, but state and federal tax laws are constantly changing; it can be difficult to understand everything that the complex tax code requires of you. If you suddenly find yourself facing a tax audit, or worse, an accusation that you or your business committed tax misconduct, you need a tax attorney to advise and advocate for you. To discuss your tax litigation or audit, or to get advice regarding tax matters, contact Sanz Law to schedule a consultation.

What is a Tax Audit?

A tax audit is a process through which a tax authority like the IRS or a state department of revenue examines a taxpayer’s tax return. Some audits are targeted to certain industries or issues and some people are selected for audit by computerized screening based on complex formulas. However, many returns are selected at random, meaning that an audit can happen to anyone.

The goal is to verify that the taxpayer’s reporting of income, tax deductions, tax credits, and other information are accurate and comply with the law. An audit may be conducted through mail (correspondence audit), in person at the tax authority’s office (office audit) or at the taxpayer’s residence or business (field audit).

Regardless of the type of audit, it is important to have the advice of a knowledgeable tax attorney as soon as you receive an initial contact letter. Your tax lawyer can help you gather the documentation you will need, help you understand what to expect from the process, and work to achieve a swift and favorable resolution for you or your business.

Tax Attorney for Federal and State Tax Matters

Tax attorney Jimmy Sanz has devoted much of his practice to helping clients with local, state, and federal tax matters, including:

• Advising individuals regarding tax obligations before a problem arises
• Tax audits for business and individual taxpayers
• Tax disputes, including disputed liabilities, claimed deductions, or penalties and interest
• Tax collection issues
• Tax liens
• Offers in compromise
• Innocent spouse relief
• International tax issues, including FinCEN investigations
• Representation in tax court, including negotiating resolutions with tax authorities
• Tax fraud and evasion defense
• Advice regarding tax compliance to minimize the risk of a future tax audit or dispute

Some state and federal tax matters can be resolved by providing the IRS or other taxing authority with the proper documentation. Others may require negotiation of a favorable outcome, such as a payment plan for overdue taxes. Still others may have to go before a tax court or other tribunal. Your tax attorney will explain the options available in your circumstances and will advocate for you at every step of the process.

Work with a Committed Tax Attorney

At Sanz Law, we understand what a tax audit or tax controversy means to our clients. Tax disputes are more than just numbers that don’t add up—they affect the lives and livelihoods of real people. The best way to prevent tax problems is to get sound advice from a tax attorney before problems crop up.

Tax attorney Jimmy Sanz keeps your interests at the forefront. His focus isn’t just solving today’s tax problem; it’s developing a relationship with you to help prevent tax issues that might arise tomorrow or years from now.