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We are a law firm focusing exclusively on resolving a broad range of civil and criminal tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and state taxing authorities. We represent clients across the United States and around the world who are facing serious tax issues. Our team of tax attorneys is committed to providing honest legal counsel to taxpayers facing difficult circumstances.

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Tax Litigation

While most tax issues are resolved through administrative channels, some issues must be resolved in court. Litigating a tax issue in court requires special attention to court rules, evidence, jurisdiction, and the burden of proof. Examples of federal tax issues that are often resolved in court include:

  • Challenging the results of an audit (after a Notice of Deficiency has been issued)
  • Defending against lawsuits initiated by the IRS to foreclose property
  • Challenging collection action taken by the IRS (after a Notice of Determination has been issued)
  • Challenging IRS penalty assessments
    • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
    • Tax Return Preparer Penalties

Tax litigation is highly fact-intensive and often involves complex legal issues. It is critical to seek the assistance of an experienced tax attorney when challenging tax matters in court. The skill of a tax attorney can represent the difference between a tax issue being decided on its merits or dismissed on a technicality. Our attorneys regularly litigate tax cases in federal courts (including U.S. Tax Court) and state trial courts. We invite you to request a consultation with a tax attorney if you are interested in resolving a tax issue in court.

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More Than a Law Firm

Team of Tax Professionals

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Attorney & CPA

Attorney & CPA

Attorney

IRS Enrolled Agent

Paige True

Paralegal

Charlotte DeWitt

Paralegal

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Tyler DeWitt
JD, CPA, MBA, MS (Accounting)
Managing Attorney

On behalf of DeWitt Law, welcome to our website! We consider our firm to be a “one-stop shop” for virtually all tax issues. We take a holistic approach to resolving tax issues and employ a multidisciplinary team of professionals to support our legal staff, including CPAs and IRS Enrolled Agents. Our results speak for themselves as our firm has helped taxpayers save millions of dollars in taxes.

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Case Results

We are committed to delivering results and invite you to review a sample of representative matters we have resolved for our clients. CLICK HERE to view all Results. All cases are different and the summaries below should not be interpreted as a prediction or guarantee of success or specific results.

$1,420,838 Tax Liability Reversed to $0 in U.S. Tax Court

Taxpayer was audited by the IRS after a third-party cryptocurrency exchange reported to the IRS gross proceeds the Taxpayer received from selling cryptocurrency. The IRS proposed additional tax of $1,095,708 plus penalties of $219,142 and interest of $105,988. The Court reversed the assessment in full, resulting in $0 of additional tax owed.

Professional Gambler. $350,000 Tax Assessment Reversed to $0

Taxpayer was audited by the IRS for tax year 2016. The IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency and assessed over $350,000 in taxes, penalties, and interest. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and challenged the tax assessment in U.S. Tax Court. The assessment was reversed and the Taxpayer owed $0 in additional tax.

Reversal of Tax Judgment by Arkansas Supreme Court

DeWitt Law represented an Arkansas couple (the “Taxpayers”) before the Arkansas Supreme Court to challenge a judgment for additional Arkansas income taxes entered against the Taxpayers by the Garland County Circuit Court. The Arkansas Supreme Court held in favor of the Taxpayers by reversing the judgment and remanding the case back to the trial court. Read More.

Equitable Spouse Claim Granted in U.S. Tax Court

The Taxpayer's former spouse was self-employed and did not make estimated payments, resulting in a significant tax liability. The Taxpayer had no involvement with the former spouse's business.

DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer before the IRS and filed a claim for equitable spouse relief. The IRS denied the claim and DeWitt Law filed a Petition in U.S. Tax Court. The court granted the Taxpayer's claim for equitable spouse relief and the tax assessment was reversed.

Tax Assessment Reduced by $411,295 in U.S. Tax Court

Taxpayer was audited by the IRS (via Notice CP2000), which resulted in a Notice of Deficiency. The IRS proposed additional tax of $350,685 plus penalties of $70,137 after a third party reported to the IRS proceeds from the sale of Taxpayer’s home. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and challenged the tax assessment in U.S. Tax Court. The Court reversed the portion of the assessment related to the sale of the Taxpayer’s principal residence, reducing the total tax liability to only $9,527.

Fraud Penalty Reduced in U.S. Tax Court by 68%

Taxpayer was audited by the IRS for tax years 2012 through 2016, resulting in a Notice of Deficiency proposing additional tax plus nearly $400,000 in fraud penalties under I.R.C. § 6663. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and challenged the assessment in U.S. Tax Court. The Court substantially reduced the fraud penalties by approximately 68%.

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Client Testimonials

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"My husband and I owed over $400,000 to the IRS. My husband’s small business got behind on taxes during the great recession. I was recommended to call DeWitt Law and I’m so glad I did! Our tax liability was reduced by over 85% and we were able to gain a clean slate."

C. Smith

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"When I received a letter from the IRS saying I owed over $5 million dollars in taxes, I went catatonic for several days. I simply could not handle the weight of the issues I was facing. The team at DeWitt Law stepped in and managed to get the IRS to reverse the assessment in full!"

Evan B.

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"We hired DeWitt Law because they had the most professional and honest presentation when interviewing firms to help with our tax problem. We hit a number of road blocks along the way with the IRS but DeWitt Law did not give up on our case."

Mike A.

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"Tyler did a great job communicating the situation to the IRS attorney in a way that I could have never done on my own, and in a way I’m not sure other attorneys could have done. I highly recommend DeWitt Law, and I’m thankful to Tyler and his team."

Mark H.

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"I thought my planning needs were so widespread that I would require an army of law firms. Thanks to the impressive breadth of knowledge, experience, and determination of Tyler and his team, DeWitt Law was a one-stop-shop for all issues."

E. Cheryl

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"I highly recommend DeWitt Law to anyone in need of estate planning, no matter how complex. These guys know what they are doing and truly cared about finding the right solutions
for me and my family. I can't think them enough!"

S. Rose