Tax Representation for Kirkland Clients
Kirkland Tax Attorney
Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich represents Kirkland individuals and businesses in IRS audits, tax debt, payroll tax exposure, and Washington State tax disputes. This page responds to high-impression Kirkland tax lawyer searches that currently have little or no click-through.
Tax Representation for Kirkland Clients
Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich represents Kirkland individuals and businesses in IRS audits, tax debt, payroll tax exposure, and Washington State tax disputes. This page responds to high-impression Kirkland tax lawyer searches that currently have little or no click-through.
Tax Issues Handled for Kirkland Clients
Kirkland residents and business owners may need help with IRS notices, DOR assessments, payroll tax liability, unfiled returns, or tax debt collection. The firm handles both federal and Washington State tax matters.
- IRS audits and unfiled returns: Representation after an IRS audit notice, missing return issue, or substitute for return assessment. Document response, audit strategy, and appeals. Learn more ›
- Tax debt and collection defense: Help with IRS balances, Washington State tax debt, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, tax warrants, levies, and wage garnishments. Learn more ›
- Payroll tax and trust fund exposure: Representation for owners, officers, and employers facing unpaid payroll tax, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty interviews, or worker classification disputes. Learn more ›
- Washington DOR, ESD, and L&I matters: Defense and negotiation in Washington Department of Revenue, Employment Security Department, and Labor and Industries audits and tax disputes. Learn more ›
- Business and sales tax disputes: Representation for businesses facing unpaid sales tax, B&O tax issues, employment tax exposure, or state business activity questionnaires. Learn more ›
- International and foreign asset tax issues: FBAR, Form 8938, foreign account reporting, and cross-border tax compliance for U.S. taxpayers and internationally connected businesses. Learn more ›
Local Knowledge for Kirkland Tax Matters
Kirkland's Eastside business community and proximity to Bellevue and Redmond create recurring issues around business activity, employment tax, equity income, and state tax compliance.
Lana Kurilova Rich represents Kirkland clients before the IRS, Washington Department of Revenue, Employment Security Department, and Department of Labor and Industries. Engagements can be handled remotely or through the Bellevue office.
Why Kirkland Clients Choose Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC
- 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.
Kirkland Tax FAQs
A tax attorney is worth retaining when you face an IRS audit, owe back taxes you cannot pay, receive a notice with potential criminal exposure, or need representation in U.S. Tax Court. Attorney-client privilege protects your communications, which a CPA or enrolled agent cannot offer. For routine return preparation without a dispute, a CPA may be sufficient.
Talk to a Kirkland Tax Attorney
If you are in Kirkland and need help responding to an IRS or Washington State tax problem, contact Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC for direct attorney guidance.