Porter Law Office, LLC

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Expertise. Focus. Distinction.

Porter Law Office LLC is an AV Rated boutique law firm. As an AV Rated firm, we have received the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

With combined experienced in resolving tax controversies and securing immigration benefits for a diverse client base, Porter Law Office, LLC offers truly unique international law services. The firm’s primary focus is on IRS tax controversies and U.S. immigration law.

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Tax Controversy Practice

If you or your business have been through an IRS audit, or if you have fallen behind on your state or federal tax obligations and owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT), the stress and anxiety can be devastating.

The experienced Columbus, Ohio tax lawyer at Porter Law Office, LLC utilizes an advanced degree in taxation to protect the rights of taxpayers in disputes with the IRS. The IRS tax attorney has the experience needed to resolve your tax dispute with the IRS or state of Ohio and give you the peace of mind you deserve.

Tax Controversy Practice
Immigration Practice

Immigration Practice

Porter Law Office, LLC offers comprehensive family-based and employment immigration law solutions. Do you have a foreign fiancé you would like to bring to the U.S. on a K-1 visa? Did you recently marry a U.S. citizen and have questions about the green card process? Are you working on an H-1B visa and your employer is considering sponsoring your PERM case?

The experienced Columbus, Ohio immigration lawyer at Porter Law Office, LLC works with individuals and employers from all over the country to secure U.S. visas that allow you to travel to the United States to work, live, and visit. Contact an experienced Columbus, Ohio immigration attorney to discuss your immigration options.

Areas Served

The firm is dedicated to resolving tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ohio Department of Taxation and securing visas, green cards, and citizenship under the U.S. immigration laws for individuals and businesses in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Newark, Springfield, Toledo, Sandusky, Youngstown, Zanesville, Bellefontaine, Lima, Mansfield, Marietta, Parma, Akron, Canton, Wooster, Salem, Lancaster, Circleville, Carroll, London, Hebron, Fairborn, Bexley, Delaware, Westerville, Circleville, Worthington, Gahanna, Marion, Grove City, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Franklin County, Fairfield County, Licking County, Union County, Delaware County, Pickaway County, Montgomery County, Madison County and Logan County.

What Makes Our Law Firm Unique?

Porter Law Office, LLC is a highly specialized law firm that helps a diverse, international client base in Columbus, Ohio and throughout the United States. The firm is unique in that it has blended two federal practices together, namely, federal tax controversy and immigration law. Mr. Porter is dedicated to resolving complex immigration and tax issues that are unique to our clients.

Representative Tax Cases

Approved Offer in Compromise Cases:

Assisted a taxpayer with an IRS offer in compromise which resulted in a $500 payment to compromise a $40,000 federal tax liability.

Assisted a taxpayer with an IRS offer in compromise which resulted in a $12,000 payment to compromise a $186,000 federal tax liability.

Assisted a taxpayer with an IRS offer in compromise which resulted in a $2,000 payment to compromise a $51,000 federal tax liability.

Approved Installment Agreements: We have assisted numerous taxpayers with entering into installment agreements with the IRS.

Levy Releases: We have helped numerous taxpayers obtain relief from burdensome IRS levies (including bank or wage garnishments and merchant service processor levies).

Tax Court Victories: We have helped numerous taxpayers resolve tax disputes in U.S. Tax Court. In one case, we appealed a proposed deficiency to the court. IRS denied taxpayer’s child tax credit and earned income credit and proposed a deficiency. Filed case in U.S. Tax Court and negotiated with IRS Appeals to reverse the IRS proposed deficiency resulting in no additional tax owed.

Audit Defense Victories:

IRS proposed a $194,000 tax assessment against a taxpayer after selling personal residence. Responded to CP2000 notice and successfully eliminated the proposed deficiency in full.

IRS proposed a $102,632 tax assessment against a taxpayer due to selling stock. We helped the taxpayer respond to the CP2000 notice and the IRS reduced the assessment to $907.

Saved Taxpayer $800,000 in Tax: Our firm successfully defended a company in a worker classification IRS audit saving the company over $550,000 in proposed employment taxes and $250,000 in personal income taxes.

Penalty Abatement: Successfully represented taxpayer during an IRS examination involving independent contractor tax compliance. Requested manager review of $30,000 in proposed 1099 penalties. IRS manager agreed to non-imposition of penalties, meaning penalties were abated in full.

Innocent Spouse Relief Claims: Successfully helped numerous non-liable spouses avoid liability under the innocent spouse relief provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Real Estate Taxation: Assisted taxpayers successfully reduce real estate taxes before the Board of Revision and Board to Tax Appeals.

Representative Immigration Cases

Green Card Approvals:

Successfully assisted a client obtain a green card without primary evidence of a lawful entry into the U.S. Obtained valid secondary evidence and USCIS approved green card.

Helped a client obtain a green after entry into the United States on the Visa Waiver Program.

National Interest Waiver Approval: Obtained an approved green card through the National Interest Waiver process for a research scientist in Columbus, Ohio.

Approved H-1B Visas: Has assisted numerous businesses with obtaining approved H-1B visas in the era of “Buy American, Hire American” immigration policies.

Naturalization Approvals: Successfully obtained an approved naturalization application for an individual with past criminal conduct. USCIS issued a notice of continuance and requested detailed arrest and conviction records. Successfully responded to the government’s notice and obtained approval.

PERM and I-140 Approvals: Successfully navigated employer and employee through PERM process (EB-2) and obtained approval of I-140 within eight months of starting the process.

K-1 Visa Approvals: Have helped numerous clients obtain K-1 visas for fiances residing abroad. We assist the foreign national with their green card processing once settled in the U.S.

Contact the Experienced Columbus, Ohio Tax Lawyer

Contact the Experienced Columbus, Ohio Tax Lawyer

Matthew R. Porter is an attorney with an advanced degree in taxation who has extensive experience resolving tax controversies. Porter Law Office, LLC delivers effective, result-oriented tax solutions. Whether you need a U.S. visa, green card, citizenship, or have a tax dispute with the IRS, you need legal representation that will work tirelessly to resolve your case. Contact the Columbus, Ohio tax lawyer at Porter Law Office, LLC today for a free consultation to discuss your case.