Our Tax Law Services
As tax attorneys in Houston, we provide a full range of tax law services, including:
Whether you need to save taxes on a major transaction or you have been contacted by a special agent about a tax crime, our firm is here to help.
We have earned a reputation and a proven track record for creative planning and, with tax disputes, aggressive advocacy on behalf of our clients.
You can find out more about our team of tax attorneys here.
Call today to see how we can help, (713) 909-4906.
Client-Focused Counsel. Results-Driven Representation.
At Mitchell Tax Law, we understand that no two situations are the same. While we draw on decades of legal experience handling cases similar to yours, we also work to provide individualized representation that is tailored to your unique circumstances and goals. Our tax attorneys are responsive and consistently available for our clients, as well as steadfast legal advocates—both in and out of the courtroom.
Deep Tax Knowledge. We Are Thought Leaders.
If you want to know what we are thinking about, you can read the articles on our Houston Tax Attorney Blog. Here are a few of the more recent articles:
- Who Gets the Tax Credit When You Outsource Payroll to a PEO?Many businesses outsource their payroll, human resources, and employment tax responsibilities to professional employer organizations. These arrangements make sense. The PEO handles the administrative burden of onboarding workers, processing wages, withholding taxes, and managing benefits. The business owner focuses on running the business and directing the workers. But when it comes time to claim employment-related… Continue reading Who Gets the Tax Credit When You Outsource Payroll to a PEO?
- Selling a Furnished Vacation Home: Allocating Between Real & Personal PropertyA vacation home is nice to have. Many vacation homes are owned for years–if not decades. The capital gains tax can be substantial when the owner goes to sell the property. And unlike a primary residence, the $250,000 or $500,000 gain exclusion under Section 121 is not available for a property that was never the… Continue reading Selling a Furnished Vacation Home: Allocating Between Real & Personal Property
- Can Corporate Suspension Foreclose U.S. Tax Court ReviewThere are a number of administrative rules that businesses have to comply with. This can create administrative headaches for businesses–particularly small businesses. The requirement for annual maintenace of state corporate status is an example. Businesses, particularly small businesses, often fail to meet annual state filing requirements. The result is that their corporate powers are limited.… Continue reading Can Corporate Suspension Foreclose U.S. Tax Court Review
- Can the IRS Walk Away from an Installment Agreement?Taxpayers who owe the IRS back taxes often try to work out terms with the IRS for the balance. This often involves an installment agreement. Once established, the IRS often terminates the agreements and it often does so without any notice or explanation as to why it did so. This can be extremely frustrating for… Continue reading Can the IRS Walk Away from an Installment Agreement?
- Contribution of A Note to a Subsidiary: The Zero-Basis RuleBusinesses organized through multiple related entities routinely use promissory notes to move money between them. A parent company may issue a note to a subsidiary to capitalize it or fund operations. Affiliates lend to one another as part of ordinary treasury management. In the partnership context, a partner who wants to demonstrate additional financial commitment—but… Continue reading Contribution of A Note to a Subsidiary: The Zero-Basis Rule
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Why trust your case to Mitchell Tax Law?
- Our attorneys are highly experienced tax attorneys who are not afraid to take on sensitive and difficult cases.
- We have a proven track record of success in handling tax cases successfully.
- We are compassionate, responsive, and attentive, offering personalized legal counsel throughout each stage of the process.
- Our tax attorneys have been recognized by their peers and keep abreast of current law changes.
- In some cases, we are flexible to meet our clients’ needs—we offer evening and weekend appointments, Spanish-speaking services, and can come to you if you are unable to come to our office.
- Depending on the type of matter, we may offer free initial consultations and flat and contingent fees.
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