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What is Tax Law?

Tax law is a complex area of law that is constantly changing. Individuals and businesses that have questions about tax law, or are facing tax debts and penalties, could greatly benefit from the advice of an experienced tax lawyer. An attorney who thoroughly understands tax law can help taxpayers through difficult problems with the IRS or state department of revenue and/or help clients avoid future problems with the government.

People that need a tax attorney are generally facing serious actions, like audits, fines and liens.

Audits—An audit is a review of your tax return conducted by the IRS or state department of revenue. The IRS and state department of revenue have limited rights when conducting a tax audit. Know what your rights are by contacting a tax attorney in your state.

Fines—The IRS may fine you for fraudulent tax returns, inaccuracy, failure to file a timely return, and others that an experienced tax attorney can discuss with you. Fines can add up quickly for innocent mistakes; make sure you are protected.

Liens—Failure to pay taxes can result in a lien on your property. A lien is way for the IRS to use your property as collateral for money that you owe the government. Failure to pay back fines and taxes may result in the loss of your property.

Tax law can be scary. Especially when you’re not aware that you did anything wrong or don’t know your rights. Consulting a tax attorney early can help you avoid saying things that can get you in trouble and provide you with the information you need to be successful in your tax matters.

Since tax law changes just about every year, it is important to hire a tax lawyer who stays up-to-date on the latest laws that can affect you. It particularly behooves small business owners to invest in a competent tax attorney. With so many taxes to keep track of, including payroll tax, employment tax, income tax and state sales tax, it’s easy to make a mistake. Tax attorneys can help small business owners avoid detrimental mistakes.

It is important to realize that as a business owner, you may be personally responsible for any delinquent taxes of your business. For this reason, it is a good idea to consult a tax attorney before submitting your taxes every year. A tax attorney may be able to spot something that you or your accountant overlooked and help you prepare for the future.

Tax Articles

• Income Tax Breaks For Students If you, your spouse, or your children attended college in 2000, you may be able to take advantage
• The Tax Benefits Of Home Ownership Everyone knows that owning a home is the American dream, but did you know that borrowing to pay for one is a taxpayer's dream?
• What Do I Do With This 1099-Misc? If you've been doing a little moonlighting as a consultant, you may be a little bit surprised to get one or more IRS forms 1099�MISC in the mail come January.
• Tax Filing Considerations Single Dads Filling out tax forms has become more complex over the years and if you have recently become a single parent, it is a good idea to seek professional advice to determine what deductions or credits you are now eligible for.
• Sales Tax, A Brief Explanation Sales taxes are imposed by state and local governments on the sale of goods and services...
• What Are Payroll Taxes Payroll taxes are the state and federal taxes that you, as an employer, are required to withhold and/or to pay
• When Must You Withhold Taxes For Someone Who Works For You? Is your business is getting to the point where you are beginning to need a little outside help?

Tax Forms

• IRS Forms and Publications

Tax Links

• ABA's Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
• ABA Section of Taxation
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants News and products
• Callison's Treatises Information on formation and taxation of limited liability companies.
• Multi-Comp Calculator Correctable virtual tape calculator with comma separation designed to be operated from the keyboard's 10-keypad.
• Citizens for Tax Justice A nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization.
• College and University Tax Page Includes FAQs on higher education tax issues.
• Cross Border Tax and Transactions Information on international business.
• Department of the Treasury
• Electronic Commerce Taxation Includes articles and subscription information for free e-mail newsletter

Tax Law Attorneys By State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts

Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York

North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas

Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming   Puerto Rico

Tax Law Attorneys

Barlow & Wilcox, P.A. offers a high level of experience and knowledge in the areas of corporate and business law, tax law, estate planning, planning for beneficiary designations for qualified retirement accounts, guardianships and conservatorships, probate, trust administration, and commercial transactions and negotiations.