Tax Advice & IRS Rulings
Explains when a taxpayer facing a novel or unusual situation without clear precedent may seek a private letter ruling from the IRS.
Seattle Tax Advice Lawyer
Not everything can be addressed by the tax code. There are some situations that are either new or unusual, and there are no taxation laws or legal precedents that address them completely. In these cases, it is important to get tax advice from an experienced attorney, such as the one you will find at law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC, and potentially to ask the IRS for a revenue ruling on the situation.
Our Bellevue, Washington, tax law firm provides representation to individuals and businesses in the Greater Seattle area, statewide and throughout the United States. Call us at (425) 289-0629 for an initial phone consultation with our Seattle tax advice attorney.
Washington Attorney, Strategically Resolving IRS Problems by Obtaining IRS Rulings
If it is not clear how a particular activity should be taxed or how a transfer of assets should be taxed, the IRS can be asked for a revenue ruling. We will prepare the request, which requires a complete description of the situation and full disclosure of taxpayer information. The IRS will not rule on anonymous or hypothetical situations.
An IRS revenue ruling can be legally relied on, meaning you can be confident that you will not be challenged by the IRS once you have a ruling in your possession. It is binding, and even if the IRS rules differently in the future, you will be able to follow the ruling issued to you.
Seeking an IRS ruling is something that needs to be carefully considered, because their decision could have negative consequences. If you have been following a certain procedure and the IRS rules that you should have done things differently, you could be subject to an audit and back taxes. We will take great care to review all options and potential outcomes before moving forward and seeking an IRS revenue ruling.
For Tax Debt Resolution, Call (425) 289-0629 for an Initial Phone Consultation With Our Bellevue Lawyer
We invite you to contact us today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced Washington IRS problem lawyer. Find out how we can help.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.