Civil Tax Controversies & Trials

When you’ve got civil tax issues or are facing trial, you need to know that you have a professional on your side who can guide you through the process. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for individuals facing IRS scrutiny not to have proper representation. Not only can this cost you down the line, but it can even lead to prison time in certain circumstances. Call for a consultation today!

With all of that said, it can be hard to know that the firm or attorney you’ve chosen can get you the results that you need and deserve. Here at the Norman Spencer Law Group, our attorneys have years of experience handling just such cases. We’ll be able to guide you through the particulars of your case and secure for you a successful outcome – whether your case ends up in court or not.

With extensive experience in civil tax controversies and trials, the Norman Spencer Law Group has a well-established track record in representing clients from all over the country. We’ve handled countless cases that appeared before the Internal Revenue Service and before New York State and City tax authorities. The bottom line is that we know what we’re doing, and we can leverage that experience to settle your case. We use our many years of experience, considerable talent, and comprehensive resources in dealing with revenue agencies’ practices and personnel.

While working toward the successful negotiation of numerous voluntary disclosures with the Internal Revenue Service, we have assisted our clients in avoiding criminal prosecution and limiting civil penalties, particularly in the case of clients who have extensive foreign bank accounts. This includes but is not limited to those clients who might have foreign trusts, foundations, corporations, and nominees, or even on behalf of clients who failed to report sizable income earned from United States businesses and investments.

Along with that, our firm has achieved favorable financial resolutions time and time again and avoided potential liability arising from the alleged abuse of tax shelter investments.

When it comes to tax matters, the way our firm works is straightforward. We seek out a suitable and successful resolution on behalf of all of our clients, no matter the particulars of their case. We remain committed to our client’s needs throughout, and we work hard to resolve any tax matters to their advantage. That could be through issues such as resolving tax controversies before litigation or taking the case to trial. We have the experience, the skill, and the knowledge to maintain the tactical advantage for our clients in:

• Tax authority negotiation
• Tax Litigation (all phases)
• Response to summons and subpoenas
• Preparation of administrative protests and petitions, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, trials, and appeals

Our experience also extends to any clients who might be dealing with demands for documents or testimony in connection with the examination of other taxpayers in the following areas:

• Employment Tax Defense
• Defense of Offshore Financial Institutions and Account-Holders
• IRS Audit Defense
• Defense of IRS Promoter Investigations
• Defense of Captive Insurance Programs
• Tax-Related Internal Investigations
• Defense of Accountants and Tax Return Preparers
• Defense of Parallel IRS Civil and Criminal Investigations
• Tax Whistleblower Representation
• Passport revocation for seriously delinquent tax debt

When it comes to matters of federal tax, our clients come from all across the United States, and these include not only individuals but also corporations (both public and closely-held) and partnerships.

At the Norman Spencer Law Group, we regularly represent our clients before the Examination Division, Appeals Office, and the Internal Revenue Service Collection Division. We cover every aspect of civil tax controversies and trials so that our clients can rest easy knowing they have a competent, confident team on their side.

Our team of skilled and knowledgeable attorneys frequently try cases in the United States Tax Court, the United States District Courts, and the United States Court of Federal Claims.

On behalf of their clients, they have obtained numerous abatements of penalties, acceptances of offers in compromise, and innocent spouse relief. It’s also important to keep in mind that we handle both estate tax and gift tax matters.

Along with our considerable experience related to Federal Tax matters, our team is highly experienced with and can assist both corporate and individuals in all aspects of state tax, including:

• Corporate Franchise
• Sales
• Payroll
• Personal Income Taxes

Notably, our familiarity with New York State and City tax matters enables us to prosecute and frequently obtain successful outcomes. Including cases of authorities challenging taxpayers who seek a residential change to mitigate the high tax rate.

When you’re dealing with any kind of issue related to civil tax controversies, you need to know that you have an experienced attorney or firm on your side that can help you out. Whether you’re facing trial or haven’t gotten to that stage, you want an attorney who is experienced, capable, and able to break down the intricacies of the law for you.

With decades of combined experience, the Norman Spencer Law Group is uniquely positioned to help you face issues with the Internal Revenue Service. We’ve helped countless individuals and corporations over the years, and we’d love to leverage our extensive experience to help you out as well. If you’re facing civil tax controversies, or even if you’re facing a trial, our experienced team can help. Reach out today, and we’ll help you get started.