Seattle - Tax Avoidance
Explains the legal concept of tax avoidance, distinguishing it from tax evasion, and describes legitimate strategies for minimizing a tax liability.
If you own a business, you are expected to file taxes every year. When you don’t do this, you are in violation of the law and could be arrested and charged with tax evasion. You may have to pay stiff penalties and a long and drawn out legal process. There is a legal way to reduce your taxes called tax avoidance. If you need help with your tax case, contact the Law Office Of Lana Kurilova Rich.
What Is Tax Avoidance?
Tax avoidance is the legal way to reduce taxes. It involves the minimizing of taxes, using methods approved by the IRS. Taxes can be reduced by creating employee retirement plans and taking legitimate deductions. If done correctly, tax avoidance can help you save money. If it is not done correctly, you could commit tax evasion and face legal consequences.
Should I Hire An Attorney?
If you are planning on using tax avoidance to save money on your taxes, you should consider hiring an attorney to help you avoid committing tax evasion. Your attorney will know what methods are legal and which ones are illegal and will help you save money on your taxes while also avoiding tax evasion.
Get Help From A Seattle Tax Attorney Today
If you want to avoid tax evasion but are interested in tax avoidance, it is always a good idea to hire an attorney to help you. You don’t want to handle something as complicated as tax avoidance on your own. Call the law office of Seattle Tax Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich today at (425) 289-0629.
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.