Congress has given the IRS broad power to summons a taxpayer or a third-party to appear and testify in court, to produce records such as books and papers, or both. The IRS’s power to obtain records and testimony is based on statutory law, and federal district courts have the authority […]
Many companies throughout the United States (and in many foreign countries) use independent contractors as well as employees in conducting their business operations. Exactly when and how you should use independent contractors can be vexing, and involves the interrelationship between various factual and legal criteria. Indeed, the applicable legal standards […]
When a corporate officer uses corporate funds in such a way that do not constitute business expenses, but rather expenses to enrich his or her personal life, the officer may face a tax issue with the IRS. If those expenses are deducted on the corporate business tax return, the IRS […]
Texas Business Tax Matters Employers and business owners throughout the U.S. and North America, as well as international and multinational business owners, rely on the knowledge and experience of Texas business tax attorney Lawrence Brown. Brown, PC, is able to provide experienced representation to businesses and individuals across a great […]
When Facing High-Stakes Civil Tax Audits, Contact an Experienced Lawyer Brown, PC represents business owners, attorneys, doctors, CPAs and numerous other professionals in criminal and civil tax cases. A substantial part of our representation involves handling the problems associated with tax audits. When the IRS audits a tax return, a […]
Is Your Business Under Investigation for Suspected Tax Crimes? Brown, PC represents many distinguished professionals, including attorneys, doctors and CPAs facing criminal and civil tax cases of their own. Such professionals are sophisticated, discerning, and demanding. They understand the importance of experience — and the importance of contracting legal services […]
Attorney Lawrence Brown Advises Businesses and Individuals on Tax Penalty Relief Certain businesses and individuals are expected to accurately report income on a quarterly basis. When taxes are underreported and underpaid, penalties may be assessed at the time of the next tax return deadline. If failure to report income is […]
When the IRS Issues Requests for Technical Advice Regarding Your Audit, You Need an Experienced Attorney In the course of an IRS audit, agents may have encountered highly complex issues and requested technical advice from the IRS. Attempting to handle an audit with this sort of complexity by yourself, or […]
When You Need to Request a Private Letter Ruling Regarding Tax Consequences of Planned Transactions If your business is about to embark on complex transactions, such as selling offshore manufacturing installations or preparing for a merger and acquisition, your company will require a detailed prediction as to the tax consequences. […]
Legal Counsel Regarding IRS Tax Collection Methods: Liens, Levies and Seizures It is nearly always distressing — and sometimes catastrophic — when the IRS resorts to extreme measures in tax collection methods including the following: Liens on real estate and other types of personal or commercial property Levies on bank […]