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:
- IRS Cannot Assess Foreign Information Return PenaltiesMany businesses today have some international transactions. Many U.S. businesses even have operations in foreign countries–which may include ownership of entities, operations, or just sales. Our tax laws include several provisions that require U.S. taxpayers to report most of these foreign business interests and activities. These filings are mostly made by filing various information returns.… Continue reading IRS Cannot Assess Foreign Information Return Penalties
- Attorney Fees in Tax Litigation: Jury Says Yes, Judge Says NoIn most litigation, each party pays their own attorney fees regardless of who wins the case. This “American Rule” applies even when one party is clearly right and the other clearly wrong. But litigation against the government, such as tax litigation, presents a unique inequity. When taxpayers are forced to defend against an incorrect IRS… Continue reading Attorney Fees in Tax Litigation: Jury Says Yes, Judge Says No
- Frivolous Tax Returns Avoid Accuracy-Related PenaltiesOur federal tax system depends on voluntary compliance by a large segment of taxpayers. Encouraging compliance, while deterring and punishing non-compliance, remains the IRS’s greatest challenge. To meet this challenge, Congress has armed the IRS with a myriad of civil and criminal tax penalties. These penalties are designed to address different types of non-compliance, from… Continue reading Frivolous Tax Returns Avoid Accuracy-Related Penalties
- Charitable Deductions for Defective InventoryManufacturers and retailers frequently face the challenge of handling defective or obsolete inventory that cannot be sold. This situation often results in waste. The inventory has some utility or value, but the benefit of repurposing or rehabilitating the inventory is often outweighed by the cost of handling or repurposing the inventory. Examples are easy to… Continue reading Charitable Deductions for Defective Inventory
- Signature Not Required on Tax Return for Criminal LiabilityOne of the requirements for a document to be a tax return is that it is signed by the taxpayer under penalties of perjury. Most tax forms that are intended to be tax returns include a declaration at the bottom that includes the penalty of perjury language. But most tax returns today are filed electronically.… Continue reading Signature Not Required on Tax Return for Criminal Liability
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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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