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J. David Tax Law's Charlotte office employs North Carolina-licensed tax attorneys, including Selin Coskun, Vice Chair of the Mecklenburg Bar Association's Tax Section. [(704) 343-6757](tel:7043436757) [Get a Free Consultation](#form) ![J. David Tax Law BBB Business Review](https://seal-northeastflorida.bbb.org/seals/blue-seal-293-61-whitetxt-bbb-235966992.png)[](https://www.bbb.org/us/nc/charlotte/profile/lawyers/j-david-tax-law-0473-92031381/addressId/152449/#sealclick) ![J. 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To see real examples of how our dedicated representation has successfully helped past clients find tax relief, take a moment to explore [the reviews page](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/testimonial/). ### Read More #### Situations When You May Need a Charlotte Tax Lawyer   - You're facing an IRS audit and need professional representation to protect your rights and limit potential penalties. - You owe back taxes and want a tax attorney to negotiate a settlement or reduce your total liability. - You owe North Carolina income, sales and use, or withholding tax, and the NCDOR has sent a Notice of Collection or an Attachment and Garnishment notice. - You've received a tax lien or levy notice and need a Charlotte tax lawyer to remove liens from your property or lift levies on your assets.   J. David Tax Law has represented North Carolina taxpayers for more than a decade and has resolved hundreds of tax relief cases across the state, including IRS wage garnishment releases, tax liens, unpaid taxes, and 940 & 941 payroll taxes. A licensed tax attorney, not a caseworker or enrolled agent, handles every case from the first consultation through the final resolution. If any of these situations applies to you, contact a tax attorney near you before penalties and interest increase the balance. Schedule a free tax consultation with our Charlotte office at [(704) 343-6757](tel:7043436757). --- ## Charlotte Tax Lawyers Defending Taxpayers Against the IRS and the NCDOR ### How Does J. David Tax Law Resolve IRS and North Carolina Tax Debt J. David Tax Law resolves tax debt by representing taxpayers directly before each authority with jurisdiction over them: the IRS at the federal level, and the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) and the Division of Employment Security (DES) at the state level. Federal and state authorities operate independently, each with its own statutes, deadlines and collection powers. The firm has saved taxpayers more than $800 million nationwide. Its Charlotte tax attorneys handle federal audits, collections and penalties, and North Carolina income, sales and use, withholding and unemployment tax matters. The Charlotte office is part of a statewide North Carolina practice and serves taxpayers in Ballantyne, SouthPark, University City and across Mecklenburg County. If you need immediate assistance navigating these complex local and federal agencies, you can reach out directly to [the firm that wrote this guide](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/). ### Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The IRS collects unpaid federal income, payroll and business taxes through wage garnishments, bank levies and federal tax liens, and it examines returns through correspondence, office and field audits. Our Charlotte tax attorneys respond to IRS notices, represent taxpayers in audits and before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and litigate disputed assessments in the United States Tax Court. Resolution options include an IRS payment plan (installment agreement), an Offer in Compromise and Currently Not Collectible status, each with its own eligibility and documentation requirements. Once IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney, is on file, the IRS communicates through the attorney rather than the taxpayer. To explore the various strategies we deploy against aggressive federal collection actions, review our service lineup . ### North Carolina State Tax Authorities (NCDOR & DES) Two agencies enforce North Carolina state taxes: the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) and the Division of Employment Security (DES). The NCDOR administers individual income, sales and use, withholding, and corporate income and franchise taxes. It collects unpaid balances through Attachment and Garnishment notices served on employers and banks, Certificates of Tax Liability docketed with the clerk of superior court as judgment liens, and revocation of sales and use tax registration. By statute an NCDOR wage garnishment takes no more than 10 percent of gross wages, while a bank garnishment holds 100 percent of the account up to the balance due. Our North Carolina-licensed attorneys respond to Notices of Collection, contest audit findings, and resolve balances through Installment Payment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and penalty waivers. We also defend responsible person assessments, which hold officers and owners personally liable for a business's unpaid withholding and sales tax. The DES, a division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, administers the state unemployment insurance tax that North Carolina employers pay alongside federal 940 & 941 payroll tax. When the DES audits worker classification or assesses unpaid unemployment tax, we respond, contest incorrect findings and negotiate the resolution. For a detailed breakdown of the state collection process, read how the NCDOR treats state tax debt . Taxpayers in the Triangle and the Sandhills work with the same North Carolina team through the firm's Raleigh tax attorneys and Fayetteville tax attorneys. ![Tax Attorney Near Me](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Licensed-and-Insured-3.png) --- 19 Tax Relief Services Across 5 Practice Areas ## Tax Relief Services for Charlotte, NC Taxpayers [View All Tax Relief Services](/services/) J. David Tax Law provides 19 tax relief services in Charlotte, NC, organized into five practice areas: tax debt solutions, IRS enforcement actions, IRS disputes and audits, specialized tax services, and tax filing and compliance. Each service resolves one specific tax problem, from settling a balance for less than the full amount through an Offer in Compromise to releasing a wage garnishment or defending a business in a payroll tax examination. The same attorneys handle the North Carolina equivalents before the NCDOR, including Installment Payment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and garnishment releases. The first area, tax debt solutions, covers the six programs that reduce, pause or restructure what a taxpayer owes. If you are seeking these exact services but reside outside of North Carolina, you can [find your local office](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/locations/) to get started with an attorney in your area. When taxpayers face complex administrative or judicial audits, the outcome often depends heavily on the specialized [counsel who work these cases](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/). --- Tax Debt Solutions Find relief from tax debt through our tailored solutions. Offer In Compromise Settle your tax debt for less than you owe through this IRS-Approved program. Learn More Fresh Start Program Qualify for relief with the IRS’s Fresh Start Program and reduce the burden of your debt. Learn More Currently Not Collectible Temporarily stop IRS collection activities if you cannot afford to pay your debt. Learn More Penalty & Interest Relief Eliminate or reduce penalties and interest with our expert assistance. Learn More First Time Penalty Abatement Waive your first time penalty through our targeted first time penalty abatement service. Learn More IRS Payment Plan Secure immediate release of levies and garnishments to protect your income. Learn More IRS Enforcement Actions Protect your assets and stop aggressive IRS collection tactics. IRS Appeals Avoid IRS levies and asset seizures with our quick-response legal strategies. Learn More IRS Asset Seizure The IRS seizes assets when taxpayers fail to pay their tax liabilities after multiple warnings. Learn More IRS Debt Negotiation Get help if the IRS is threatening to take your property. Learn More Tax Levy Remove a tax levy and regain access to your funds. Learn More Tax Lien Resolve liens before they damage your credit or financial standing. Learn More Wage Garnishment Stop IRS wage garnishments and recover your full paycheck. Learn More IRS Disputes & Audits Dispute IRS findings or resolve an audit with our experienced team. Tax Audit Facing an audit? Our team will represent you and guide through the process. Learn More IRS Criminal Investigations Protect yourself during an IRS Criminal Investigation with our experienced legal support. Learn More Innocent Spouse Relief Get relief if your spouse’s tax mistakes or fraud should not be your responsibility. Learn More Specialized Tax Services Access specialized assistance for unique tax situations. IRS Passport Revocation Or Denial Resolve tax debts before they lead to passport issues. Learn More Tax Litigation Protecting your business and personal assets through strategic tax litigation. Learn More Tax Filing & Compliance Ensure that you are compliant with IRS tax filing requirements. 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David Tax Law resolves a tax case in four steps: a free consultation, an investigation of the taxpayer’s IRS and NCDOR records, a negotiated resolution, and a written closing summary with continued support. A tax attorney conducts each step. ![Free Consultation](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-7.png) ### Free Consultation We offer a complimentary initial consultation where a tax attorney will explore potential solutions tailored to your needs. ![Investigation](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-8.png) ### Investigation We investigate all necessary information such as tax returns and any relevant correspondence with tax authorities. ![Resolution](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-9.png) ### Resolution We’ll develop a personalized resolution such as installment agreements, offers in compromise, and other relief programs that best suits you. ![Freedom](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-10.png) ### Freedom Your J. David Tax Law attorney provides a comprehensive summary of the resolution attained as well as ongoing support. ![Free Consultation](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-7.png) ### Free Consultation We offer a complimentary initial consultation where a tax advisor will explore potential solutions tailored to your needs. ![Free Tax Relief Consultation](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-1000007264-4.png) ![tax case investigation by attorneys](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-1000007264-5.png) ![Investigation](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-8.png) ### Investigation We investigate all necessary information such as tax returns and any relevant correspondence with tax authorities. ![Resolution](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-9.png) ### Resolution We’ll develop a personalized resolution such as installment agreements, offers in compromise, and other relief programs that best suits you. ![Tax resolution services with IRS](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/deck-358-x-336-px-1.png) ![Financial freedom with tax attorney guidance](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-1000007264-7.png) ![Freedom](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vector-10.png) ### Freedom Your J. David Tax Law attorney provides a comprehensive summary of the resolution attained as well as ongoing support. --- ![NC tax attorney](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NC-tax-attorney-.png) ## Why Trust J. David Tax Law's Charlotte Tax Attorneys? ### Four Independent Ratings and a Mecklenburg Bar Leadership Role Taxpayers trust J. David Tax Law’s Charlotte attorneys for three verifiable reasons: four independent organizations rate the firm and its attorneys, one of the Charlotte attorneys holds a leadership role in the local bar, and the firm has practiced in North Carolina for more than a decade. Each rating below is linked to its source. ### Read More - [Three Best Rated](https://threebestrated.com/tax-attorney-in-charlotte-nc) lists J. David Tax Law among the top three tax attorneys in Charlotte, NC, based on its review of reputation, reviews, location, satisfaction, trust and price. - [Justia](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/jonathan-sooriash-1509260) gives Jonathan Sooriash, the firm's senior tax attorney, a 10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating, the top score on its 10-point scale. - [Lawyers.com](https://www.lawyers.com/charlotte/north-carolina/j-david-tax-law-llc-300046459-f/) and FindLaw show a 5.0 client rating from 223 verified client reviews. - The Better Business Bureau rates the Charlotte office A+. - [Selin Coskun](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/selin-coskun/), a North Carolina-licensed tax attorney in the Charlotte office, serves as Vice Chair of the Mecklenburg Bar Association's Tax Section. --- ## Four Commitments J. David Tax Law Makes to Every Charlotte Client ### J. David Tax Law makes the same four commitments in every Charlotte engagement, from the first consultation to the closed case: Some may argue that it’s our extensive experience in the industry or our strong professional relationships with local government agencies. Others may point to our commitment to personalized service and attention to detail. While all of these factors undoubtedly contribute to our success, it is our client-centric approach that made us the #1 tax law firm in Charlotte, NC. Here’s what we offer: - Fee payment plans. The firm accepts legal fees in installments, with the terms stated before any engagement begins. - Direct representation. The attorney of record handles every call, letter and negotiation with the IRS and the NCDOR. The taxpayer does not deal with either agency directly. - 48-hour garnishment release. The firm pursues an IRS levy release, Form 668-D, in as little as 48 hours after it is retained. NCDOR garnishments follow the agency's own rules: a wage garnishment is released when the taxpayer enters an Installment Payment Agreement, and a bank garnishment is not released before the bank remits the funds. - Free consultation. The first consultation is with a tax attorney, is free, and carries no obligation. ![Tax Lawyer Near you](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Image-Container-18.png) --- ![IRS tax services](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IRS-tax-services-2-1.png) ## Five Benefits of Hiring a Tax Attorney in Charlotte, NC ### What Representation Changes in an IRS or NCDOR Case A tax attorney changes five things in an IRS or NCDOR case: the deadlines that get met, the protection of what the taxpayer discloses, the program the balance is resolved under, the forum available when the agency is wrong, and, in one recent case, the result. A tax attorney preserves the appeal rights that expire on fixed deadlines. A Collection Due Process hearing request is due 30 days from the date on a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, one of the [IRS notices](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/irs-notice/) that start collection. A Tax Court petition is due 90 days from a Notice of Deficiency. An NCDOR Notice of Proposed Assessment allows 45 days to request a Departmental review. Each missed window removes the remedy attached to it. A tax attorney protects what the taxpayer discloses. Communications with an attorney carry attorney-client privilege in every forum. The federal practitioner privilege available to CPAs and enrolled agents under IRC 7525 does not apply in criminal matters, does not extend to state proceedings, and does not cover communications with agencies other than the IRS. In an audit that could be referred to IRS Criminal Investigation, or in any NCDOR matter, that difference decides what the agency can compel. A tax attorney matches the balance to the program the IRS or the NCDOR will accept. The IRS rejects more Offers in Compromise than it accepts, and a rejected offer costs the application fee and extends the collection statute by the months the offer sat under review. An installment agreement, a partial-payment installment agreement, Currently Not Collectible status or penalty abatement resolves many balances at lower cost than an offer that fails. A tax attorney takes the case to court when the agency is wrong. Attorneys admitted to the United States Tax Court litigate deficiency and Collection Due Process cases there; CPAs and enrolled agents cannot appear unless they pass the Tax Court’s non-attorney examination, which few do. A contested NCDOR assessment goes to the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings and then to superior court, where representing anyone other than yourself requires a licensed attorney. In a recent case involving more than $50,000 in back taxes, the client expected to be upsold and instead received an evaluation of his options. J. David Tax Law secured Currently Not Collectible status on the account, which suspends IRS collection while the balance accrues interest and the collection statute runs. The client’s Google review: “I’m not off the hook forever, but they bought me some breathing room.” Each case turns on its own facts. Further results are on the firm’s [case studies](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/case-studies/) page. --- ## Why People Trust ## J. 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Cooley Law School and a B.A. from North Carolina State University, and practices from the Raleigh office. [Erin Weatherman](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/erin-weatherman/) is licensed in North Carolina. [Meet Our Attorneys](/attorneys/) ## Media Carousel ![J David](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2023-05-13-2-e1732568045322.jpg) [Link](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-david-sooriash/) ![Ryan Bolender](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ryan-Bolender-Pic2-e1700068947449.jpg) [Link](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/ryan-bolender/) ![Chris Castro](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chris-Castro-pic-1-e1750044483789.jpg) [Link](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/attorneys/christopher-castro/) ![Meet The Team Behind J. 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David Tax Law’s six core values, effective communication, accountability, integrity, collaborative teamwork, compassion and growth, are described on the firm’s [About Us](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/about-us/) page. ![Communicate Effectively](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Communicate Effectively We ensure to keep our clients informed, from consultation to tax resolution, to empower them to make informed decisions. ![Accountability](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Accountability We provide accurate advice, or advocating on behalf of our clients, and strive to deliver our promises. ![Act with Integrity](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Act with Integrity Integrity is non-negotiable in our practice. We prioritize the interests of our clients above all else to maintain trust. ![Collaborative Teamwork](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Collaborative Teamwork Our collective legal expertise and perspectives enables us to provide comprehensive tax relief solutions. ![Compassion](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Compassion Our compassionate lawyers advocate for fair treatment of our clients, seeking to minimize financial burdens. ![Inspire Growth](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Inspire Growth We are committed to continuous growth, both personally and professionally, embracing any new tax debt challenges. ![Communicate Effectively](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Communicate Effectively We ensure to keep our clients informed, from consultation to tax resolution, to empower them to make informed decisions. ![Accountability](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Accountability We provide accurate advice, or advocating on behalf of our clients, and strive to deliver our promises. ![Act with Integrity](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Act with Integrity Integrity is non-negotiable in our practice. We prioritize the interests of our clients above all else to maintain trust. ![Collaborative Teamwork](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Collaborative Teamwork Our collective legal expertise and perspectives enables us to provide comprehensive tax relief solutions. ![Compassion](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Compassion Our compassionate lawyers advocate for fair treatment of our clients, seeking to minimize financial burdens. ![Inspire Growth](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frame-4-1.png) ### Inspire Growth We are committed to continuous growth, both personally and professionally, embracing any new tax debt challenges. --- Six Questions Charlotte Taxpayers Ask Before Hiring a Tax Attorney ## Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte Tax Attorneys ### Answered by Selin Coskun, North Carolina-Licensed Tax Attorney [Got More Questions?](/contact-us/) Hire a tax attorney when the IRS or the NCDOR moves from assessing tax to enforcing collection, or when the balance is large enough that representation changes the outcome. Specific triggers: an audit notice; a levy or garnishment warning such as [IRS notices](https://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/irs-notice/) CP504, LT11 or Letter 1058; an NCDOR Notice of Collection or Attachment and Garnishment notice; a balance you cannot pay in full; multiple years of unfiled returns; or contact from an IRS criminal investigator. Appeal rights on an IRS final notice expire 30 days from the date on the letter, and a request for Departmental review of an NCDOR proposed assessment is due within 45 days, so earlier engagement preserves more options. A tax attorney resolves tax debt by negotiating the resolution the records support: an installment agreement, an Offer in Compromise, Currently Not Collectible status or penalty abatement with the IRS, and an Installment Payment Agreement or Offer in Compromise with the NCDOR. Representation also ends direct agency contact. Once IRS Form 2848 and NCDOR Form GEN-58 are on file, both agencies work through the attorney rather than the taxpayer. Read J. David Tax Law’s [six strategies for resolving IRS tax debt](https://jdavidtaxlaw.com/blog/resolve-irs-tax-debt-j-david-tax-laws-6-effective-strategies/). J. David Tax Law offers 19 tax relief services in Charlotte across five practice areas: tax debt solutions, IRS enforcement actions, IRS disputes and audits, specialized tax services, and tax filing and compliance. Within those areas, the attorneys handle Offer in Compromise settlements, IRS payment plans, wage garnishment release, tax levy and tax lien resolution, audit representation, IRS Criminal Investigation defense, First Time Penalty Abatement and 940 & 941 payroll tax compliance, and they represent taxpayers before the NCDOR in income, sales and use, and withholding tax matters. [View all tax relief services](https://jdavidtaxlaw.comhttps://www.jdavidtaxlaw.com/services/). Yes, in three ways, none of them called forgiveness. An Offer in Compromise settles an IRS or NCDOR balance for less than the full amount when the taxpayer cannot pay in full. Penalty abatement removes penalties and the interest charged on them. Currently Not Collectible status suspends IRS collection, and any balance still unpaid when the 10-year collection statute expires is written off. Each path has its own eligibility rules, and the IRS rejects more offers than it accepts, so the program has to fit the balance. Yes, under three conditions. The NCDOR may release a wage garnishment when the taxpayer enters an Installment Payment Agreement, has not defaulted a prior agreement on the same tax periods, and qualifies for an agreement. The garnishment itself is capped by statute at 10 percent of gross wages. Bank garnishments are not released; the bank holds 100 percent of the account up to the balance due and remits it to the Department. Paying the balance in full ends either one. Yes. J. David Tax Law provides a free, no-obligation consultation by phone or by appointment at its Charlotte office at 6047 Tyvola Glen Circle, Charlotte, NC 28217. During the consultation, a tax attorney reviews the notices and balances, identifies the resolution options available, and explains the costs involved before any engagement begins. [Schedule a free consultation](https://jdavidtaxlaw.com/charlotte-tax-attorney/#form). [Got More Questions?](/contact-us/) --- ## Expert IRS Attorney Guidance at Your Fingertips Stay informed with the latest tips, strategies, and insights on navigating IRS and State tax challenges. 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