Focused Legal Representation for IRS Tax Matters
Forté Tax Law represents individuals and businesses in IRS tax controversy and resolution matters nationwide.
IRS Representation
Forté Tax Law provides focused legal representation for individuals and businesses facing IRS audits, investigations, collections, and other complex tax matters. Our practice is devoted exclusively to IRS tax controversy and resolution work, allowing us to guide clients through challenging IRS issues with clarity, discretion, and strategic judgment.
We represent business owners, professionals, and individuals whose tax matters require more than routine compliance or administrative filing. Many of our clients come to us after receiving IRS notices, being assigned a Revenue Officer, facing payroll tax exposure, or encountering disputes that carry financial, operational, or reputational risk.
Our role is to analyze the facts, identify viable resolution pathways, and advocate on behalf of our clients within the IRS administrative process—and, when necessary, through appeals or litigation. We do not provide tax preparation or accounting services. Instead, we serve as dedicated counsel when IRS matters escalate beyond ordinary tax compliance.
In appropriate cases, we also represent clients in IRS matters where cryptocurrency transactions are at issue.
IRS Audits & Examinations
Representation in civil IRS audits and examinations involving disputed items, documentation requests, and factual or legal issues arising from filed returns. We assist clients throughout the examination process and manage communications with the IRS to ensure issues are addressed appropriately.
IRS Collections & Resolution
Representation in IRS collection matters involving liens, levies, installment agreements, offers in compromise, and related enforcement actions. Our role includes evaluating available resolution options and navigating the administrative process based on the client’s specific circumstances.
Appeals & Administrative Review
Advocacy in IRS Appeals and other administrative proceedings where disputes may be resolved without litigation. Appeals often involve legal interpretation, procedural considerations, and negotiation within established IRS guidelines.
Payroll Tax & Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Matters
Legal representation in payroll tax disputes, including matters involving assessment and defense of Trust Fund Recovery Penalties. These cases often require careful analysis of responsibility, willfulness, and procedural posture.
Civil & Criminal Tax Matters
Representation in civil tax disputes and, where applicable, matters involving potential criminal exposure arising from alleged violations of federal tax law. The nature of representation depends on the facts involved and the stage of the proceeding.
Penalty Abatement & Taxpayer Rights Advocacy
Representation in matters involving IRS penalty assessments, reasonable cause arguments, and protection of taxpayer rights within the administrative process. Advocacy may involve both factual development and legal analysis.