Services

Pre-Assessment

IRS Services

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Audit Defense

Just because the IRS has opened an examination into your tax return does not give them free reign to….
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Appeals Requests

If an audit does not go as planned, or if a penalty abatement is not accepted, the IRS Independent…..
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US Tax Court Representation

IRS Administrative litigation occurs at the United States Tax Court. A tax attorney can properly litigate…
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Voluntary Disclosure Program Planning

When the fear of past non-compliance is overwhelming, the IRS Voluntary Disclosure…
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Streamlined Offshore Procedure Representation

Failing to disclose international assets such as bank, investment and retirement accounts, stock…
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Tax Compliance

As tax time rolls around, you want a preparer who is responsive, diligent, and will help you…
Post-Assessment

IRS Services

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Offer in Compromise

The OIC program allows taxpayers to settle their federal tax debt with the IRS for less than the amount…
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Installment Agreements

A program where a taxpayer pays back taxes to the IRS on a monthly basis. Without a seasoned tax…
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Currently Non-collectible Status

Certain taxpayers will qualify to have the IRS cease collection efforts against them for a period…
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Innocent Spouse

A taxpayer should not be held responsible to the IRS for tax debts caused by their spouse when…
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Penalty Abatement

The IRS imposes stringent penalties for failing to timely file and pay taxes on time. A taxpayer…
Pre-Assessment

Illinois Department of Revenue Services

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Exam Representation

The Illinois Department of Revenue routinely examines businesses to ensure compliance with sales and use tax laws which are confusing and can differ by industry….
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Fast Track Resolution Requests

If an audit does not go as planned, or if a penalty abatement is not accepted, the IRS Independent Office of Appeals provides an avenue to settle the issues….
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Illinois Administrative Hearings and Independent Tax Tribunal Representation

If an audit does not go as planned, or if a penalty abatement is not accepted, the IRS Independent Office of Appeals provides an avenue to settle the issues…
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Voluntary Disclosure Program Planning

For taxpayers who have not timely filed income or sales taxes for a number of periods, this program allows a lifeline to limit exposure to civil penalties and criminal…
Post-Assessment

Illinois Department of Revenue Services

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Penalty and Interest Abatement Requests

Fees on top of taxes owed to the Department of Revenue can substantially accumulate…

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Offer in Compromise

When a taxpayers financial condition will not allow full payment of debt due to the Illinois…
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Temporary Restraining Order Requests

The Illinois Department of Revenue will often freeze taxpayer assets or professional licenses with little…
The Law Offices of Michael Raff

We are a top-rated Illinois law firm focused on civil and criminal tax matters involving the IRS and the Illinois Department of Revenue.

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