Tax Litigation
Explains what happens when an IRS tax dispute cannot be resolved through administrative appeals and litigation in federal court becomes necessary.
Seattle Tax Litigation Lawyer
When an IRS tax dispute cannot be resolved through the administrative appeals process, or if a criminal charge has been filed in relation to a taxation law issue, litigation may be necessary. You must enlist a tax lawyer with the strength and experience to successfully represent you in court when there are serious penalties on the line. You will find that the lawyer at the law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC can help.
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 litigation attorney.
Washington Attorney Providing Representation in Litigation of Civil Tax Matters and Tax Evasion Defense
Even after the administrative appeals process, the IRS may refuse to acknowledge that there were legitimate reasons behind tax problems. Perhaps federal auditors miscalculated your tax debt. Perhaps they improperly disallowed your business expenses. Perhaps you have a solid argument for a reduction of penalties and interest. In these cases, a petition to federal court may be necessary.
We will take great care to advise you on the potential outcomes of tax litigation. This is an expensive process, so we want to make certain that the expense does not outweigh the potential benefits. Even if we petition to the tax court on your behalf, we will attempt to reach settlement with the IRS (with your approval, of course) if at all possible and if we believe that a settlement is of more benefit to you than a full-blown litigation.
Litigation of Criminal Tax Matters
A conviction for tax evasion or tax fraud can have serious repercussions, including fines and incarceration as well as a criminal record. These are not traditional criminal defense cases. They involve unique evidence that we have the skill to review and use to build a strong defense case. We will fight the charges that have been filed against you, simultaneously addressing all related civil matters.
For a Tax Fraud Defense, 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 tax evasion defense 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.