In some cases, the first word a taxpayer hears from the IRS that they’re in tax trouble is a Notice of Deficiency Letter, called a 90 Day Letter. This letter is issued after the IRS has performed an audit of your taxes or proposes adjustments – and it can come as a surprise.

A Notice of Deficiency gives you ninety days to take action before the IRS does. If you receive this letter, don’t wait to seek tax help.

Get a tax attorney on your side immediately

An experienced tax attorney will help you file a petition in the United States Tax Court to keep the case open to dispute the IRS proposed adjustments to your tax return. Removing this ninety day deadline will help your tax attorney guide you through the appropriate channels for tax relief.

An IRS attorney will be assigned to your handle your case – against you. Hiring a tax attorney to represent you will ensure there’s a fair bridge between you and the IRS. They will deal with the IRS attorney on your behalf. Atlanta area taxpayers are at an advantage by hiring an Atlanta tax attorney, because chances are the IRS attorney on your case, and possibly the Appeals officer, will be from the local IRS Atlanta office and may be professionally familiar with the person representing you.

Ask your tax attorney about an Appeals Settlement with the IRS. When you work with a tax professional instead of on your own, it’s more likely that your tax settlement will be for less than what the IRS said you owed.

Jeffrey S. Gartzman is an Atlanta tax attorney and CPA who has been helping people find tax relief for over 28 years. He will help you with tax resolution, tax problems, and settling back taxes. To get the tax help you need, contact The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C., today at (770) 939-7710.