How to find a tax lawyer

Introduction

Finding a tax lawyer isn’t always an easy task. There are times when taxes laws and regulations are just overwhelming. People who start new business ventures, earn more than usual, win a lottery or any number of things can make filing taxes a nightmare. Even worse, what if you’re audited? Sometimes a tax lawyer is a necessary evil. Finding one doesn’t have to be frustrating. Take these tips into consideration when searching for a tax lawyer to help your tax situation.

Step 1

Accountability
Tax lawyers are unlike CPA’s, enrolled agents or other types of lawyers in that they are licensed particular to give tax advice. Should the IRS decide something is amiss with your filing you have the advice of a licensed professional to fall back on. They are held accountable for their advice to clients. CPA’s, other types of lawyers and accountants and enrolled agents are given more leeway in mistakes.

Step 2

Knowledge
Make sure any tax attorney you have in mind has practiced for at least 5 years or longer. Check their track record to make sure they have satisfied past clients are knowledgeable in their field. Tax attorneys have special knowledge that CPA’s and others do not have. They are able to research the laws passed by congress that affect the taxpayer specifically. They have based their career on this knowledge and have studied it like no other professional.

Step 3

Word of Mouth
Ask around. Don’t be afraid to ask other business owners or just friends and coworkers if they know of a reputable and knowledgeable tax lawyer. Word of mouth is highly underestimated. Hearing first hand from another client how well a tax lawyer has represented them is better than any type of advertising. Be sure to ask more than person though. Even if you've heard glowing representations from several clients continue other forms of research before making a final decision.

Step 4

Creativity
A good tax lawyer will have some creativity and ingenuity when it comes to the tax laws. This attribute goes hand in hand with knowledge. Once a tax lawyer has become so infinitely familiar with the tax laws she will be able to find loop holes and flaws in specific statutes that create a favorable tax situation for each of her clients.

Step 5

Passion
You should be able to plainly see a high level of passion in your tax lawyer. He should be obviously interested and engaged in your issues from the very start. He should be able to answer all your questions without hesitation and if not be able to tell you when you can get the answer. If his eyes don’t sparkle when you relay your tax troubles you may have the wrong tax lawyer.
Researching for a perfect tax lawyer is time well spent. Having the best tax lawyer available to you can mean the difference in hundreds or even thousands of dollars for you. It can also mean the difference in getting audited and not. Set aside a few weeks to a month or so of deep research before choosing someone to represent your interests to the IRS.

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