Tax attorneys

When Should You Work With a Tax Attorney?

Tax attorneys are first and foremost lawyers who specialize in the technical field of tax law.

Attorneys are legal professionals that must have a Juris Doctor degree, commonly referred to as a J.D. and they must be admitted to the state bar. Some tax attorneys also have backgrounds in accounting, although they don't involve themselves with actually preparing tax returns.

Their expertise is rather focused on the legal ramifications of tax situations -- not saving you as many tax dollars as possible. As a general rule, tax lawyers engage accountants (CPA or EA) for preparation of tax returns for their clients. Tax return preparation is a time consuming process - especially when tax situation is complex and may require multiple drafts to achieve the optimal result. Tax lawyers’ hourly rates are too high to justify that. Likewise, attorneys do not perform legal research and administrative tasks. Attorneys delegate this part of the case to paralegals and legal secretaries.

International Tax Issues

Although an opthamologist and a podiatrist are both doctors, you likely wouldn’t visit your podiatrist for an eye exam, nor would you consult with a cardiologist about your tennis elbow. Tax accountants who specialize in international tax are professionals with day to day experience in the opaque field of international taxation. They provide income tax preparation, advisory, and planning services to US citizens living abroad or involved in international business. In addition to assisting US citizens and Green Card holders abroad, international tax accountants help foreigners involved in US businesses stay compliant with the IRS while avoiding double taxation. At the cutting edge of the most recent developments in the field of financial reporting and intergovernmental agreements on financial information exchange - tax accountants specializing in international taxation possess a thorough knowledge of international Tax Treaties. If delinquent on prior tax returns, international tax specialists should help their clients select the right amnesty program among multiple venues developed by the IRS.

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