IRS Negotiations, Tax Preparation & Bankruptcy Law Services

In addition, to tax issues affecting divorce and family law issues, the Tax Law Firm of Sheppard Law Offices can help you with tax preparation, IRS negotiations, and how tax liabilities are affected in bankruptcy as well.

In many bankruptcy cases, debtors encounter tax debt problems as well.  Because tax and bankruptcy issues go hand-in-hand, Sheppard Law Offices also specializes in Tax Return Preparations and IRS Negotiations.  Such tax debts may arise from individual and business taxpayers failing to timely file their tax returns and pay the proper tax liabilities.  In some cases, taxpayers refuse to pay the tax debt because they dispute the amount of the tax liability.  In any case, the main issue will be one of whether the bankruptcy court will discharge the tax debt.

Individuals are required to file their personal income tax returns or the proper extension on or before April 15th of each calendar year.  One misconception about filing an extension for time to file a tax return is that payment is not due until the tax return is filed.  In fact, payment of the tax liability must still be made on or before the April 15th filing deadline.

Many sole proprietors fail to properly report their income and deductions on the required schedules.  Businesses normally find themselves in tax trouble when it comes to employment or payroll taxes.  Cash flow problems surmount and the easiest place to find a large portion of cash is in the trust fund. 

As time passes by, the penalties and interest associated with these types of taxes overwhelm taxpayers.  Clearly, the federal bankruptcy rules are complex and so is the Internal Revenue Code.  

In the event that you cannot obtain relief for your unpaid tax bill through bankruptcy, there are other options for you to consider.  Ohio Tax Attorney Kenneth Sheppard can help you negotiate your IRS tax liabilities, penalties and interest.  Mr. Sheppard's practice is limited to IRS Negotiations and Settlements, federal and state individual and business tax return preparation, and IRS tax audits.  At Sheppard Law Offices, we assist our clients by completing and filing delinquent tax returns, analyzing tax deficiencies, and negotiating settlements with the IRS (and some state taxing authorities). We can help you properly prepare and file Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, and Abatement of Penalty letters.

At Sheppard Law Offices, we represent individual and business tax clients throughout Ohio and across the nation, who are facing IRS tax liabilities, penalties, and interest problems.  Many of our clients face tax assessments ranging from as little as $10,000 to as great as $500,000.  In some cases, we have helped clients resolve tax liabilities exceeding $1,000,000.  So, no matter how small or big your tax liability may be, Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A. is ready to assist you against the IRS.

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Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A. serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout central Ohio, the state of Ohio, and nationwide. From offices in Columbus (Westerville) and Newark, the Ohio law firm represent clients in every county in Ohio, especially Franklin County, Delaware County, and Licking County, as well as in communities such as Columbus, Westerville, Newark, Dublin, Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati and Mount Vernon.