Tax Attorney — Shapiro Freitas
Few legal problems generate more anxiety than a letter from the IRS or a state tax authority. Whether the notice involves an audit, a proposed adjustment, a collection action, or a final notice of intent to levy, the situation rarely improves on its own. At Shapiro Freitas, we represent individuals and businesses in federal and state tax matters, providing the careful analysis and assertive advocacy that tax disputes require.
Understanding What the Notice Actually Means
IRS notices look more alarming than they often are. A CP2000 is a proposed adjustment — the agency believes information it received from a third party does not match what was reported, and a timely response can change or eliminate the proposed assessment. A Letter 1058 is a final notice of intent to levy, which triggers a 30-day window to request a Collection Due Process hearing and put collection action on hold. A Statutory Notice of Deficiency provides 90 days to petition the U.S. Tax Court without paying the disputed amount first.
Each notice has specific deadlines and specific options. The earlier the response is prepared, the more options remain available.
Tax Matters We Handle
Our tax practice supports individuals and businesses with a comprehensive range of federal and state issues, including:
- IRS audits, examinations, and administrative appeals
- State tax audits and disputes
- Tax debt resolution and negotiation
- Offers in compromise
- Installment agreements
- Penalty abatement and interest reduction
- Federal and state tax lien and levy releases
- Wage garnishment relief
- Innocent spouse relief claims
- Currently Not Collectible status applications
- Payroll tax disputes and trust fund recovery penalty defense
- Tax fraud defense and criminal tax matters
- Business tax planning and entity structuring
- Sales and use tax compliance
- Estate and gift tax planning
Whatever the matter, our role is to communicate directly with tax authorities on the client’s behalf and pursue the resolution that fits the underlying facts.
How Shapiro Freitas Approaches Tax Matters
Represented taxpayers receive different treatment than unrepresented ones. Documents are reviewed more carefully. Arguments are considered on the merits. Settlements reflect actual case strength rather than the agency’s first offer. The work of representing taxpayers correctly is what produces favorable outcomes, and that work begins with a thorough analysis of the underlying issue.
Contact Shapiro Freitas Today
If you have received a notice from the IRS or a state tax authority — or have a tax issue that has gone unaddressed — contact Shapiro Freitas today to schedule a confidential consultation and find out what resolution options are available in your situation.