{"id":26627,"date":"2017-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/sensible-hire-tax-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T17:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T17:57:09","slug":"sensible-hire-tax-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/sensible-hire-tax-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Sensible For Me To Hire A Tax Lawyer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I hear from people every week who think their tax problem is the end of the world. It usually isn&#039;t. I&#039;m Darrin Mish. I&#039;ve resolved over $100 million in tax debt for clients. Here&#039;s what you should know.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. tax system is a complex web that many individuals and entrepreneurs find hard to navigate. Unfortunately, some wait until it is too late to consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/\">tax relief attorney<\/a>. In the many years of practice as a <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tax-attorney-darrin-mish-lawmakers-allowances\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1416\">tax attorney in Tampa<\/a>, I have worked with several distressed individuals and businesses owners. We always find a solution to their <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/current-justices-of-the-us-supreme-court-infographic\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2188\">tax problems<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26652\" src=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/When-does-it-make-sense-for-me-to-hire-a-lawyer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, when do you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/right-attitudes-negotiating-irs-representatives\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1392\">hire a tax relief attorney<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h2>You Have A Tax Audit<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tag\/irs-audit\/\">Tax audits<\/a> should be\u00a0straightforward, but a simple mismatch can change the story. Usually, these audits are conducted by email, but an in-depth one will call for a face-to-face meeting with some scary IRS officials.<\/p>\n<p>If the IRS has reasons to schedule a face-to-face meeting, then I would advise you to seek the services of an attorney right away. Why is that so? While it could be nothing to worry about, I bet you don\u2019t know the tax code the way that guy from the IRS does.<\/p>\n<h2>You Have Tax Problems<\/h2>\n<p>It is easy to ignore insignificant <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tax-excuses-to-get-you-out-of-irs-penalties\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2438\">tax penalties<\/a> or back taxes, which unfortunately pile up quickly. Before you know what hit you, the IRS will be on your neck. Good news is that it is not all gloom. I have negotiated my fair share of tax debts over the years, and so I could secure a manageable payment plan that will not hurt your business.<\/p>\n<h2>Under Investigation For Tax Fraud<\/h2>\n<p>The IRS says that 17% of taxpayers fail to adhere to the set rules when filing their returns. Now, if yours is just a small emission when filing, you may correspond with the authorities to correct that. But, you still risk paying huge penalties (up to 75% of unpaid taxes) if found negligent. If you are accused of failing to report income, you will have no choice but to seek legal representation.<\/p>\n<p>I have been on this long enough to know that every <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/locals-receive-irs-scam-calls\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2466\">tax problem<\/a> is solvable if you seek help early enough. Do not wait until the IRS comes knocking. Contact\u00a0us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I hear from people every week who think their tax problem is the end of the world. It usually isn&#039;t. I&#039;m Darrin Mish. I&#039;ve resolved over $100 million in tax debt for clients. Here&#039;s what you should know. The U.S. tax system is a complex web that many individuals and entrepreneurs find hard to navigate. 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