What situations should I consult a tax attorney?

Hiring an attorney for income taxes can always be a good idea. A tax lawyer knows the tax code inside and out and can help you to take advantage of the maximum amount of legal deductions available to you. However, while it is always a good idea to think about hiring a tax lawyer to help you do your income taxes, there are certain situations when it becomes even more paramount that you hire a tax lawyer. For example, you will definitely want to hire a tax lawyer if:

• You are being audited
• The IRS is claiming you owe back taxes
• You believe you are being overtaxed or overcharged for some portion of income
• You are doing any sort of estate planning or writing a will wherein you want to leave assets to others
• You are starting a business and need assistance in determining whether to structure your business as an LLC, C-corp, s-corp or some other business structure

A tax lawyer can do a number of important things to help you make sure you comply with all your tax requirements while still keeping as much money as possible in your pocket. In almost every situation, it is well worth the investment to go and see a tax lawyer.