Negotiating with the IRS So You Don’t Have To

Yes. If you owe over $10k, call a tax attorney before you call the IRS. Anything you tell the IRS can be used in their case against you. A tax attorney can contact the IRS on your behalf, prevent you from inadvertently making your situation more complicated, and negotiate from a position of knowledge.

It depends on the severity of your situation. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is the right choice for tax preparation, bookkeeping, and maximizing deductions. A tax attorney can help when you’re facing IRS enforcement: audits, levies, unfiled returns, criminal investigations, or significant tax debt. If you’ve already heard from the IRS, a tax relief attorney is almost always the better call.

Yes. Once we file a Power of Attorney (IRS Form 2848), the IRS is legally required to direct all communication to our office rather than to you. Most clients find this to be one of the most immediate and meaningful forms of relief we provide.

We file a Power of Attorney immediately. From that point, the IRS contacts us. We have a team of individuals in Layton, UT, ready to pull your transcripts, review all years in question, and build a strategy around your best available resolution: Offer in Compromise, installment agreement, audit appeals, penalty abatement, or another qualifying option. You’ll know exactly where your case stands at every stage.

We can file a Power of Attorney and begin formal representation very quickly after you sign a contract with us. If you’re facing $10k in tax debt, an imminent levy, or a wage garnishment, contact us immediately. Early intervention gives us more tools and more time to negotiate a favorable outcome.

We do not handle civil litigation, meaning we don’t sue CPAs, accountants, or other tax preparers on your behalf. We also do not represent “tax deniers,” or individuals who believe the IRS lacks legal authority to collect taxes. If you’re looking for legal representation for a documented IRS tax problem where you owe over $10,000, we’re likely a fit. If you’re not sure, call us.

Absolutely. Business tax cases, especially those involving payroll tax debt, Trust Fund Recovery Penalties, and multi-year non-compliance, are among the most serious IRS enforcement situations we handle. We work with Utah business owners to address both the business liability and any personal liability the IRS may try to assign.

Utah has a large concentration of small businesses and self-employed individuals, which means payroll tax issues, quarterly filing obligations, and sales tax compliance are especially common pressure points. Business owners who miss payroll tax deposits are at particular risk because the IRS can hold individuals personally liable, even if the business is the one that owes the debt.

Utah state tax obligations interact with federal IRS issues in ways that can affect your overall resolution strategy. A Utah-based tax attorney understands both the state tax landscape and the federal enforcement patterns most common in this region. That local knowledge informs how we build your case.

The cost depends on the scope and complexity of your tax matter. At The Law Offices of Jordan F. Wilcox, matters begin with a $2,000 Tax Analysis Review. Business analysis is available for $1,000 per business. Once the scope of the matter is clear, ongoing representation is typically handled on a fixed-fee basis, with fees based on factors such as the amount of tax liability, filing issues, stage of IRS enforcement, and overall complexity. Payment arrangements may also be available and can be discussed during your consultation. Learn more about our pricing.