Firm Profile

Top Rated Law Firm

Porter Law Office, LLC is a boutique law firm that has been recognized for its dedication to excellence. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the firm serves the needs of a diverse client base. The firm has achieved unparalleled success in resolving complex tax issues for individuals and businesses.

We are an AV Preeminent® Rated boutique U.S. tax controversy law firm. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent® rating is the highest peer rating standard. This rating 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.

Matthew R. Porter, Esq. LL.M. has been selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Star list in 2017 and 2018 and rated Superb by Avvo. Mr. Porter was also twice named to the Columbus CEO Top Lawyers list for Central Ohio.

With extensive experience in resolving tax controversies for a diverse client base, Porter Law Office, LLC offers exceptional tax law services. Contact us today for a consultation.

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 Attorney Dedicated to Resolving Problems with IRS

Contact the experienced tax attorney at Columbus, Ohio-based Porter Law Office, LLC to schedule a free consultation.

Areas Served

Porter Law Office, LLC is an AV Preeminent® Rated boutique law firm located in Columbus, Ohio. The office is conveniently located at 800 Cross Pointe Road, Suite N, Columbus, Ohio 43230. The firm is dedicated to resolving tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ohio Department of Taxation 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 boutique law firm that helps a diverse client base in Columbus, Ohio and throughout the United States. The firm is unique in its singular focus on federal and Ohio tax controversy. Mr. Porter is dedicated to resolving complex tax issues that are unique to our clients.

Representative Tax Cases

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

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 another taxpayer with an IRS offer in compromise which resulted in a $12,000 payment to compromise a $186,000 federal tax liability.
• Assisted another 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: Has assisted numerous taxpayers enter into installment agreements with the IRS.

Tax Court Victories: Appealed a proposed deficiency to the U.S. Tax 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 Victory: 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.

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.