Tax Attorney Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina tax lawyers represent individuals and businesses before the IRS and the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), resolving tax debt, audits, levies, liens and wage garnishments across Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte metro area. 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.
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Charlotte Tax Lawyers Defending Taxpayers Against the IRS and the NCDOR
When Do You Need a Tax Attorney in Charlotte, NC
Tax attorneys in Charlotte, NC represent taxpayers before the IRS and the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR). J. David Tax Law’s North Carolina-licensed attorneys negotiate tax debt settlements, defend audits, abate penalties, and release levies, liens and wage garnishments for individuals and businesses in Mecklenburg County, from an office at 6047 Tyvola Glen Circle.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.
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.
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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.
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 Relief Services for Charlotte, NC Taxpayers
Offer In Compromise
Fresh Start Program
Currently Not Collectible
Penalty & Interest Relief
First Time Penalty Abatement
IRS Payment Plan
IRS Appeals
IRS Asset Seizure
IRS Debt Negotiation
Tax Levy
Tax Lien
Resolve liens before they damage your credit or financial standing.
Wage Garnishment
Tax Audit
Facing an audit? Our team will represent you and guide through the process.
IRS Criminal Investigations
Protect yourself during an IRS Criminal Investigation with our experienced legal support.
Innocent Spouse Relief
IRS Passport Revocation Or Denial
Tax Litigation
Unpaid Taxes
Payroll Tax (940 & 941 Payroll Tax)
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Client Testimonials: Four Taxpayers Who Resolved Tax Debt with J. David Tax Law
The 4-Step Tax Resolution Process at J. David Tax Law
Free Consultation
We offer a complimentary initial consultation where a tax attorney will explore potential solutions tailored to your needs.
Investigation
We investigate all necessary information such as tax returns and any relevant correspondence with tax authorities.
Resolution
We’ll develop a personalized resolution such as installment agreements, offers in compromise, and other relief programs that best suits you.
Freedom
Your J. David Tax Law attorney provides a comprehensive summary of the resolution attained as well as ongoing support.
Free Consultation
We offer a complimentary initial consultation where a tax advisor will explore potential solutions tailored to your needs.
Investigation
We investigate all necessary information such as tax returns and any relevant correspondence with tax authorities.
Resolution
We’ll develop a personalized resolution such as installment agreements, offers in compromise, and other relief programs that best suits you.
Freedom
Your J. David Tax Law attorney provides a comprehensive summary of the resolution attained as well as ongoing support.
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.
- Three Best Rated 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 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 and FindLaw show a 5.0 client rating from 223 verified client reviews.
- The Better Business Bureau rates the Charlotte office A+.
- 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.
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.
Preserved Appeal Rights and Deadlines
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 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.
Attorney-Client Privilege
The Right Resolution Program
Representation in the United States Tax Court
A Recent Result: Currently Not Collectible Status on a $50,000 Balance
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 page.
Why People Trust
J. David Tax Law®
North Carolina Tax Attorneys Serving Charlotte: Selin Coskun, Kelly Wilburn and Erin Weatherman
Three North Carolina-licensed tax attorneys handle J. David Tax Law’s Charlotte and statewide cases before the IRS and the NCDOR.
Selin Coskun, Senior Tax Attorney, is licensed in North Carolina (State Bar No. 60827), holds a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and a [degree] from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serves as Vice Chair of the Mecklenburg Bar Association’s Tax Section, and practices from the Charlotte office.
Kelly Wilburn, Associate Tax Attorney, is licensed in North Carolina and admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, holds a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a B.A. from North Carolina State University, and practices from the Raleigh office.
Erin Weatherman is licensed in North Carolina.
Our Firm’s Core Values
J. David Tax Law’s six core values, effective communication, accountability, integrity, collaborative teamwork, compassion and growth, are described on the firm’s About Us page.
Communicate Effectively
We ensure to keep our clients informed, from consultation to tax resolution, to empower them to make informed decisions.
Accountability
We provide accurate advice, or advocating on behalf of our clients, and strive to deliver our promises.
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
Our collective legal expertise and perspectives enables us to provide comprehensive tax relief solutions.
Compassion
Our compassionate lawyers advocate for fair treatment of our clients, seeking to minimize financial burdens.
Inspire Growth
We are committed to continuous growth, both personally and professionally, embracing any new tax debt challenges.
Communicate Effectively
We ensure to keep our clients informed, from consultation to tax resolution, to empower them to make informed decisions.
Accountability
We provide accurate advice, or advocating on behalf of our clients, and strive to deliver our promises.
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
Our collective legal expertise and perspectives enables us to provide comprehensive tax relief solutions.
Compassion
Our compassionate lawyers advocate for fair treatment of our clients, seeking to minimize financial burdens.
Inspire Growth
We are committed to continuous growth, both personally and professionally, embracing any new tax debt challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte Tax Attorneys
Answered by Selin Coskun, North Carolina-Licensed Tax Attorney
When should I hire a tax attorney in Charlotte, NC?
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 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.
How does a tax attorney help with IRS and NCDOR tax debt?
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.
What tax services does J. David Tax Law offer in Charlotte?
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.
Can tax debt be forgiven in North Carolina?
Does the NCDOR release a wage garnishment?
Does J. David Tax Law offer free consultations in Charlotte?
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.
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