Dallas Tax Attorney

Received an IRS Notice or Letter?

Receiving a notice from the IRS does not necessarily mean that every amount or penalty asserted is correct, but ignoring an IRS problem can significantly limit your options.

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A Dallas IRS attorney can review the circumstances surrounding the matter, help determine what the government is seeking, and advise you regarding potential ways to address the problem.

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For business owners, IRS matters can be particularly serious when they involve payroll taxes, liens, levies, or other collection actions that interfere with the company's ability to operate.

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If the IRS has contacted your business, acting before the matter escalates may provide more opportunities to address it. 

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Learn more about our IRS attorney services.

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Back Taxes and Unpaid Business Taxes

When a business falls behind on its tax obligations, the amount owed can increase as penalties and interest accumulate.

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Back-tax problems can also eventually lead to collection activity that affects the company's property, bank accounts, or ability to conduct business.

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A tax attorney can review the circumstances surrounding the liability, determine what the taxing authority claims is owed, and help the business evaluate potential ways to address the problem.

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Addressing unpaid taxes sooner rather than later may provide more options and reduce the risk of additional collection activity.​​​

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Payroll Tax Attorney for Dallas Businesses

Payroll tax issues can be particularly serious for business owners.

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Employers have obligations involving the withholding and payment of employment taxes, and unpaid payroll taxes can lead to aggressive collection efforts.

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When a business is behind on payroll taxes or has been contacted by the IRS regarding employment tax obligations, obtaining legal guidance early can be important.

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The Alford Law Firm assists business owners in understanding payroll tax problems and responding to IRS collection efforts.

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IRS Tax Liens

A federal tax lien is the government's legal claim against property when a taxpayer has an unpaid federal tax debt and certain requirements have been met.

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For businesses, a tax lien can create significant complications involving property, credit, financing, and transactions.

 

If the IRS has filed or threatened a federal tax lien against your business, Bruce Alford can review the circumstances and help you understand the legal and practical implications.

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IRS Levies and Collection Actions

A tax lien and a tax levy are not the same thing.

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A lien represents a legal claim against property. A levy is an actual seizure of property to satisfy a tax debt.

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IRS collection actions may potentially affect bank accounts, income, or other property. Because these actions can directly interfere with business operations, they should be taken seriously.

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If your business is facing an IRS levy or other collection action, contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the situation and applicable deadlines.

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Tax Penalties and Penalty Abatement

Penalties can substantially increase the amount a taxpayer owes.

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Depending on the circumstances, there may be situations in which a taxpayer can request that certain penalties be reduced or removed.

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Whether penalty relief is available depends on the particular penalty and facts involved. A tax attorney can review the situation and determine whether there may be grounds for requesting penalty abatement.

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Texas Sales Tax Attorney for Dallas Businesses

Not every business tax problem involves the IRS.

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Texas businesses may also encounter tax issues involving the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, including sales and use tax matters.

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Businesses facing a notice, assessment, collection matter, or other dispute involving Texas taxes should understand both the nature of the alleged liability and any deadlines associated with responding.

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Bruce Alford helps Dallas-area businesses address Texas sales and use tax issues, notices, assessments, collection matters, and disputes involving the Texas Comptroller.

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Why Work With The Alford Law Firm?

Tax problems often overlap with broader business and financial concerns. For a business owner, resolving the immediate tax issue is important, but it is also important to understand how the matter could affect the company's operations, property, transactions, and future.

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Bruce Alford has more than 35 years of legal experience and represents entrepreneurs, investors, and small to medium-sized businesses in Dallas.

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His broader experience in business law allows him to evaluate tax problems in the context of the business itself rather than treating every matter as an isolated issue.

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Learn more about attorney Bruce Alford.

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Dallas Tax Attorney FAQs

When should I contact a tax attorney about an IRS problem?

Consider speaking with a tax attorney when your business receives an IRS notice you do not understand, owes significant back taxes, faces a lien or levy, has unpaid payroll taxes, or is involved in a dispute concerning its tax liability.

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What is the difference between an IRS lien and a levy?

A federal tax lien is a legal claim against property associated with an unpaid tax debt. A levy involves the IRS actually seizing property to satisfy a debt. The procedures and available responses can differ depending on the circumstances.

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Can an attorney help with IRS penalties?

Potentially. Certain IRS penalties may qualify for abatement depending on the type of penalty and the taxpayer's circumstances. An attorney can evaluate the situation and determine whether requesting penalty relief may be appropriate.

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Can the IRS levy a business bank account?

The IRS has collection powers that can include levying bank accounts when legal requirements have been satisfied. If your business has received notice of potential levy action, it is important to address the matter promptly.

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What should I do if my business owes payroll taxes?

Payroll tax problems should be addressed quickly. Determine which periods are involved, the amount the IRS claims is due, and whether collection activity has begun. An attorney can help you understand the situation and available options.

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Does The Alford Law Firm handle Texas tax problems as well as IRS matters?

The firm handles certain Texas business tax matters, including Texas sales tax issues and matters involving the Texas Comptroller, in addition to federal IRS tax problems. The existing site specifically identifies both payroll and income tax problems as well as Texas sales tax issues among the firm's tax services.

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Can a Dallas tax attorney help with Texas sales tax problems?

​Yes. The Alford Law Firm assists businesses with certain Texas sales tax matters, including issues involving the Texas Comptroller. The appropriate response depends on the nature of the tax issue, any assessment or collection action involved, and applicable deadlines.

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Why Hire a Tax Attorney for a Business Tax Problem?

If your business is facing an IRS or Texas tax problem, waiting can allow penalties, interest, and collection activity to become more difficult to address.

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Contact The Alford Law Firm, PLLC to schedule a consultation with Dallas tax attorney Bruce Alford and discuss your business's tax matter.