Reducing Tax Debt Penalties
Explains options for reducing or eliminating IRS tax penalties assessed on a tax debt, including reasonable-cause and first-time abatement requests.
If you or your business has recently received notice that you owe back taxes and tax penalties, it is in your best interests to seek legal counsel. Attorney Rich has been helping people reduce tax penalties and navigate tax audits for decades, and can answer your questions and give you the confidence you need to face this intimidating government corporation. Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC is a tax penalty law firm located in the Seattle area. We may be able to help you reduce tax penalties by determining whether you are eligible for penalty abatement. Let us put our experience and resources to work for you. Don’t put your business or freedom in jeopardy. Contact Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC for comprehensive knowledge regarding tax penalty reduction.
Lana Kurilova Rich, Tax Attorney in Seattle Area
Tax law is one of the most complex and difficult to navigate areas of the legal system. Convincing the IRS that you should not be held liable for owing additional money is not a process that you want to face on your own. Seek legal counsel from a qualified tax penalty lawyer if you are considering the possibilities of reducing your tax penalties in Washington. The basic procedure for tax abatement is as follows:
- Request from the IRS a refund of tax penalties issued to you or your business
- Explain your situation and why you should be considered for tax abatement
- Use IRS Form 843 to file the request
It is highly advisable that you seek legal representation during this process. An experienced tax attorney knows how to effectively communicate with the correct IRS representative. If you do not prepare enough or present your business’ information well, the IRS may notify you of more serious penalties. Be confident that you have prepared well and are doing everything that you can to successfully reduce your tax penalties.
Consultation With a Tax Attorney in Seattle-Redmond Area
Attorney Rich and associates are not only a law firm specializing in tax law, we are accountants and bookkeepers with decades of experience helping our clients reduce tax penalties. Call Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC at 425-289-0629. You are invited to travel to our office and speak with us in person. If this is not possible, all work can be done entirely over the phone, through videoconferencing, or through e-mail. Let us know what works best for you and we will accommodate.
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.