Tax controversy

Money, personnel time and your reputation are all on the line if your company is facing a criminal tax investigation, an IRS audit or other tax controversy. At Watkins Meegan, we understand that you need a swift and thorough resolution. We have the talented and experienced professionals– former IRS agents, tax and trial attorneys and CPAs– to accomplish that.

Watkins Meegan’s tax controversy team has an in-depth understanding of complex tax laws and how they are enforced. This wealth of knowledge allows us to defend taxpayer positions and provide litigation support during:

• IRS audits and appeals
• State tax audits
• Administrative hearings and appeals
• Civil examinations
• Criminal tax investigations
• Collection matters
• Alternative dispute resolution processes
• Offers in compromise
• Innocent spouse relief
• Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP)
• Installation agreements
• Tax liens and levies

Clientele
Our tax controversy team works with attorneys and taxpayers on issues involving:

• Individuals
• Corporations
• Partnerships
• Financial institutions
• Charitable and not-for-profit organizations
• Estates and trusts