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:
- Distributions From Forfeited IRA are Not TaxableYou commit a crime, you are convicted, and you do your time. Then the IRS steps in to collect taxes. The IRS takes your assets to pay the tax that arose from your criminal activity. As part of this, the IRS seizes your IRA funds. Are you responsible for paying income taxes on the IRA… Continue reading Distributions From Forfeited IRA are Not Taxable
- Do FBAR Penalties Die With the Taxpayer?When someone has an undisclosed foreign bank account that the government has not yet assessed penalties for and they die, can the government still pursue the penalties? The answer hinges on a fundamental legal classification that courts are actively debating—are FBAR penalties primarily punitive fines or remedial damages? If FBAR penalties are primarily punitive, they… Continue reading Do FBAR Penalties Die With the Taxpayer?
- Claiming a Casualty Loss for Property You Don’t OwnNatural disasters can be expensive. This is particularly true for those who own or have an interest in real estate. Our tax laws provide some relief through casualty loss deductions and theft loss deductions. But what happens when someone pays to repair property they don’t legally own? This question is particularly relevant when parents continue… Continue reading Claiming a Casualty Loss for Property You Don’t Own
- Substantial Variance Doctrine for Informal Tax Refund ClaimsTaxpayers often submit refund claims when they discover that they overpaid their taxes. Taxpayers usually do this by submitting a formal refund claim using the IRS’s prescribed forms. But this is not always required. In many cases, taxpayers will submit so-called “informal refund claims” to the IRS during the course of an IRS audit. The… Continue reading Substantial Variance Doctrine for Informal Tax Refund Claims
- Section 179D Tax Deduction Claimed in Final YearArchitects and engineers who design energy-efficient government buildings can qualify for a Section 179D tax deduction. Technically, it is the building owner who qualifies, but since the government is the owner of the building and does not pay tax, our tax law allows the allocation of the deduction to the designer. This allocation provides an… Continue reading Section 179D Tax Deduction Claimed in Final Year
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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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