If you find yourself facing a disagreement with the IRS or other tax agencies, you may require a tax attorney. Fees for his or her services can range across the financial spectrum. It depends upon the specific tax issue, the severity of the problem and the state you dwell in. Your tax attorney fees will also be based on who the litigating agency is - IRS, local, county or state. Each state has its own tax system. Each county or municipality may also have particularities. You must have a tax attorney who comprehends thoroughly the various distinctions - slight or radical though they may be. The fee will therefore depend upon expertise and experience. A least experienced lawyer will not be as expensive as a more seasoned one. In all probability, the tax attorney fees will initially involve a preliminary consultation fee of between $75 and $300. After this there are several options you may work out in arranging a payment agreement with the attorney. As a result, tax attorney fees may include one or a combination of the following: an hourly rate, a "flat fee" or non-refundable retainer and a contingency fee. The latter is based on either a settlement or a judgement.