| Being a resident of the US, you cannot avoid | | | | pages for matters as serious as this. You could |
| dealing with the IRS, Internal Revenue Service. | | | | seek the advice of your friends who works for |
| The tax laws are changing frequently and unless | | | | law firms, or those who have hired IRS Tax |
| your work is related to IRS or taxes, you won't | | | | Attorneys, any acquaintances. But its better to |
| be able to keep up with the changes. So it is quite | | | | cross check someone who has been |
| natural that you may leave out certain taxes. But | | | | recommended because of their relation like a |
| IRS won't take ignorance as a reason for tax | | | | cousin or brother-in-law. After you get |
| evasion. So the best you can do to prevent a | | | | references, the next step is evaluating their |
| show down with IRS is to hire an IRS Tax | | | | qualifications. Check out whether he is a member |
| Attorney. | | | | of the American Bar Association. You will have to |
| They will be knowledgeable of the tax laws and | | | | decide on whether you need the individual |
| could help you set up your business and plan your | | | | attention of an attorney or the expertise of a |
| finances. If you have to attend an audit with the | | | | pool of attorneys in a law firm. Check whether he |
| IRS, it is better to get the services of an | | | | is enrolled as agents for IRS and whether he is a |
| experienced attorney who specializes in tax. He | | | | certified CPA. |
| can help you reduce the amount you have to pay | | | | Before entering into a contract with any attorney, |
| to IRS in case disputes arise and if needed he can | | | | consult two or three and discuss your problems |
| represent you in a court of law. He can negotiate | | | | so that you would get an idea of who you are |
| with IRS and get penalties waived, get a good | | | | dealing with. Talk about consultation fees, fees for |
| repayment scheme in case you have defaulted, | | | | representing you in IRS and court, his hourly |
| and if you are charged with tax evasion, he is the | | | | rates, number of hours his services will be needed |
| one who could save you from going to jail. But, it | | | | etc and make sure that you get all these down in |
| is a daunting task finding the right attorney from | | | | the contract. |
| among the whole lot. | | | | Your attorney who specials in tax will take off all |
| It is foolish to hire an attorney from the yellow | | | | your tax problems off your shoulder. |