Facing a tax audit can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, leaving you feeling uncertain and anxious about the potential outcomes and implications. Stein Sperling is here to represent you through this challenging process. Our experienced team understands the current focus areas of the IRS — such as status of employee versus independent contractor, the impact of loan proceeds use on deductibility, special rules for real estate professionals, and proposed personal liability for unpaid business trust taxes — and how to address them. We handle the complexities and interactions with tax authorities on your behalf, ensuring that you are protected, and your position is well-defended. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes for you, including elimination of penalties for non-willful errors.
Leveraging our understanding of federal and state tax examinations garnered from a depth of experience advising both individuals and businesses facing federal or state income, payroll or sales tax examinations or appeals, we vigorously defend your case. Through meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy, we navigate the complexities of any tax dispute to provide you with strong representation to alleviate the impacts of your tax challenges.
Tax Law Practice Areas
Our areas of focus
- Civil & Criminal Tax Litigation
- Executive Compensation & Benefits
- Exempt/Non-Profit Organizations
- Expert Witness Testimony
- International Tax / FBAR
- IRS & State Tax Audits & Appeals
- Multistate Tax Issues
- Planning
- Tax Collection & Resolution
- Tax Structured Mergers & Acquisitions
- Valuations & Financial Forensics