Tax Attorney serving Chico CA. Tax Debt Relief Lawyer specializing in IRS Tax Resolution, Tax Court, IRS Audit, Tax Appeal, Unfiled Returns.
Tax Attorney Chico CA for IRS Tax Relief and Tax Resolution
IRS Tax Problems? Dale R. Kennedy with Kennedy Tax Solutions is both a CPA and a Tax Debt Attorney serving Chico California. He specializes in IRS Tax Relief, Penalty Relief, Unfiled Tax Returns and IRS Tax Resolution.
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Kennedy Tax Solutions has over 30 years of experience providing tax relief and tax resolution services.
Local Tax Resolution Services in Chico CA
Chico serves as a starting point for taxpayers across Butte County and neighboring northern Sacramento Valley communities. A business owner catching up on returns may need a different approach from a household disputing an assessment; the first step is understanding the records and the notice involved.
Kennedy Tax Solutions helps individuals and businesses address IRS and California Franchise Tax Board problems through a strategy tailored to the matter.
Our Chico service area includes Butte County, the northern Sacramento Valley, and nearby communities such as Paradise, Oroville, Durham, and Orland.
When you are up against the IRS, you need an experienced tax debt attorney to represent you in all elements of tax controversy, including audit defense, collections defense, and administrative and tax court appeals.
For clients seeking Tax Resolution or IRS Fresh Start relief, Kennedy Tax Solutions provides strategies designed to address tax debt and resolve collection problems.
IRS Tax Attorney Chico CA – Dale R. Kennedy J.D., CPA
Hello, I’m Dale Kennedy. I’m a Tax Attorney serving Chico CA and a Licensed CPA. I’ve been creatively and successfully solving complex tax problems for individual taxpayers and small-to-mid-sized businesses for over 30 years.
Give me a call Right Now and leave your worrisome tax problems in my capable hands. Then go back to enjoying your life again! I can handle any tax case in the United States.
“Every Tax Problem has a Solution!”
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I need only about 15 minutes with you before I understand your situation and have the perfect solution in mind!
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I specialize in complex tax matters for businesses of any size and individuals with tax liabilities (generally) of $25,000 or greater.
Am I going to Jail?
Answer: Jail always feels like a likely outcome when dealing with the IRS or state Department of Revenue. Generally, people do not go to jail for what are called “civil” tax matters like outstanding taxes (regardless of the balance), unfiled tax returns, and the like. The pressure of an IRS or state Department of Revenue matter can feel like jail is a likely outcome. It isn’t.
How am I going to pay the taxes I owe?
Answer: Tax balances can feel like they will never be paid in a lifetime. This can feel overwhelming. The good news is that there are a host of options to address a tax balance that is too large to pay, including a settlement of the balance for less than the total amount owed (Offer-In-Compromise), a partial payment agreement, appealing the matter that created the taxes, and finally, bankruptcy in some settings will eliminate federal and state taxes.
Will the IRS take my property, house, and car?
Answer: The IRS or state Department of Revenue has the power to take your property, including your house and car. This situation feels very threatening. Keep in mind that this is the government’s last resort, as they have no desire for your property.
My tax returns have been audited and are not accurate. What am I going to do?
Answer: This situation is tricky and unnerving. State Departments of Revenue generally do not pursue inaccurate returns as a criminal offense. They adjust the return in question in the audit and charge a penalty for what is called an understatement of taxes. The IRS, however, can pursue an inaccurate return criminally. Generally, simple mistakes on your tax returns do not create a situation where the audit results in a criminal matter. Most inaccurate returns are adjusted to the correct balances through an audit, and a penalty related to the understatement of your taxes is charged.
Will the IRS take my wages and bank account?
Answer: The IRS or state Department of Revenue has the power to take your wages and monies in your bank account. This is very threatening. Unresolved collection issues or unfiled tax returns often end up with what is called a garnishment that can take part of your wages or the money in your bank account.
I am in collections, and the IRS has contacted me. How can I represent myself and get a fair outcome?
Answer: This situation feels very threatening. Generally, self-representation in this setting is a bad idea. (See the question on my website where this issue is addressed at length.) First, you likely don’t know the law. Second, dealing with the IRS or state Department of Revenue will create unresolved anxiety.
Managing Unfiled Tax Returns
Unfiled tax returns are a fairly common tax issue. The IRS takes a severe view of unfiled income tax returns and may see this as a pattern of behavior that could be construed as criminal. This is often a fairly easy job to get returns filed. As a tax attorney , I prepare these filings and build additional safeguards for my clients.
So You’ve Been Audited
This is at the top of my list of ways to help clients. I represent multiple individuals and companies during IRS or state Department of Revenue audits. The key issue is to realize that the “win” often does not come during an audit (although sometimes it does)-more likely the “win” occurs with a timely filed appeal. My accounting background is particularly important in these settings when business books and records are at issue.
Eliminating Tax Debt/Bankruptcy
Taxes may be eliminated without bankruptcy through the expiration of the statute of limitations on collections (the period the IRS or state has to collect outstanding taxes); possibly settlement via an Offer-In-Compromise or similar state tax settlement program; or finally, by challenging the original amount of the liability through an appeal.
Bankruptcy also works with taxes-IRS and state. Most people are surprised to learn that “older” income taxes CAN be discharged in bankruptcy.
Appeal of IRS/State Matter
An appeal often allows a bad early outcome in an audit or collection matter to be heard by a decision-maker who takes a more balanced view for my clients. An appeal to the United States Tax Court for IRS issues is often a “win” for my clients. Similar appeal processes for state issues are available and often beneficial for my clients.
Wage Garnishment or Bank Levy
Older taxes left undealt with long enough may lead to the IRS or state addressing payment for you through a garnishment against your wages, or by levying against your bank account. These enforced collection actions by IRS or the state may be challenged with a properly timed appeal.
Criminal Investigation
If your worst nightmare has come true and you’re being investigated by the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division, you need to have an experienced and competent Tax Attorney to represent your interests. Because jail time and significant fines can be part of this investigation, you need proper representation.
Tax Attorney Disclaimer:
Kennedy Tax Solutions specializes in complex tax matters for businesses of any size and individuals with tax liabilities (generally) of $25,000 or greater. This disclaimer does not apply to services like audit defense, collections defense, or tax appeals (federal or state), which we review on a case-by-case basis.
You Owe a Fair Bit of Debt
(25K to 50K)
You owe an amount that can’t be paid off with a lump sum payment and will need to use installment payments to address the balance.
The payment plan will likely cause a “squeeze” on the family’s finances.
Some level of collection activity has started. To “fix” this, you will need to look at all options for reducing the debt or a payment plan that fits the family budget.
You Owe Too Much Debt
(50K+)
You owe an amount that is larger than your family finances can afford.
Current family finances won’t get close to paying the balance off. Collection activity (actual or anticipated) has started, and the pressure will wreak havoc on your life.
You may be stuck, unable to move forward with addressing the issue. You need to get matters resolved quickly before the IRS puts a lien against your home, levies against your bank account, or places a garnishment against your wages.
To “fix” this, you will need to look solely at reducing the indebtedness through an appeal of the issue that created the tax problem or tax reduction programs offered by the IRS or state Department of Revenue.
Oh My Gosh! Level of Debt
(Too large to pay off)
You owe an amount that will never be paid off.
This category of tax debt is often common for small to medium-sized businesses with individuals making significant earnings. Collection action is in full swing, and there appears to be no light on the horizon line.
You are worried that everything you have worked for in your life will be sucked up in a settlement. You are spending all your time either worrying or attending to the debt. Business income likely has suffered. You need to resolve matters immediately before they go from bad to worse.
To “fix” this, you may need the intervention of a court to help stabilize you and your family’s finances. You will need help in backing down collections, settlement options, reduction of the indebtedness (if wrong) through appeal, or tax reduction programs offered by the IRS or state Department of Revenue.
Why is it more advantageous to have LOCAL representation by a Tax Attorney ?
Isn’t the IRS more intimidated by those big national firms I see on TV?
Okay, but couldn’t I just
handle this on my own instead of hiring a Tax Attorney ?
Sure, you can. You can also grab a live power line with your bare hands.
Tax Resolution Services in Chico CA
- Tax Appeals – Federal (IRS)
- Tax Debt Relief
- Tax Settlement
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Audit Defense
- Tax Collection Defense
- U.S. Tax Court Representation
TAX RELIEF | TAX RESOLUTION
If you need IRS tax debt relief or tax resolution, then…
Search No Further!
WHY?
I have a unique approach to help you solve your state and federal tax problems and achieve the relief and freedom you once thought impossible.
I AM BOTH A TAX ATTORNEY AND A LICENSED CPA, with more than 30 years of experience resolving complex tax matters.
As a licensed CPA:
“I understand numbers and how to make them count for your best advantage.”
As an Experienced Tax Attorney :
“I understand tax laws and procedures and how to apply them for your maximum benefit.”
“It matters not the Spear, but the hand which holds the spear.”
—Aristotle
“I am the solution to your IRS tax problem. Mine is the hand that holds the spear.”
—Dale R. Kennedy J.D., CPA
If you need IRS tax debt relief or tax resolution, then…
Search No Further!
WHY?
I have a unique approach to help you solve your state and federal tax problems and achieve the relief and freedom you once thought impossible.
I AM BOTH A TAX ATTORNEY AND A LICENSED CPA, with more than 30 years of experience resolving complex tax matters.
As a licensed CPA:
“I understand numbers and how to make them count for your best advantage.”
As an Experienced Tax Attorney :
“I understand tax laws and procedures and how to apply them for your maximum benefit.”
“It matters not the Spear, but the hand which holds the spear.”
—Aristotle
“I am the solution to your IRS tax problem. Mine is the hand that holds the spear.”
—Dale R. Kennedy J.D., CPA
A Couple of Observations Regarding Your Tax Situation…
My combined experience as a licensed CPA and tax attorney gives me both an accounting and legal perspective. I can analyze the numbers, understand tax procedure and precedent, and advocate for a fair outcome in your case.
Tax problems may involve unfiled returns, unaffordable balances, audits, bankruptcy, collections, or garnishments. Whatever the circumstances, the important next step is to understand your options and address the matter before it becomes more difficult.
I will personally handle your tax problem.
Dale R. Kennedy, J.D., CPA
I am authorized to represent clients in federal tax matters in all 50 states, including cases before the U.S. Tax Court.
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