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Porter Law Office Case Success Story

Columbus Ohio Tax Lawyer, Matthew Porter of Porter Law Office LLC is proud to share a recent success story that helped a client save nearly two hundred thousand on IRS taxes. Affordable Care Act Penalties The IRS assessed approximately $200,000 in ACA civil penalties...

Tax Attorney Near Me

We protect the rights of Taxpayers before the IRS and Ohio Department of Taxation IRS agents are working for a resolution that is in the best interest of U.S. government. When dealing with these agents, you must know the tax rules and procedures. We have helped...

Firm News: CP2000 Response Results in Zero Tax Owed

Porter Law Office LLC recently helped a taxpayer achieve a very favorable result. We responded to a CP2000. The IRS approved the response and reduced the proposed tax liability to zero. The IRS proposed an additional tax liability of over $21,000. A CP2000 is a...

Settle with the IRS using the Offer in Compromise Program

Can you just call and settle with the IRS? That question is raised frequently. Unfortunately, you cannot. To settle with the IRS, you can qualify for the IRS offer in compromise program. The Columbus Ohio tax attorney at Porter Law Office, LLC specializes in helping...

IRS Fresh Start Program: 2023 Updates

Back in 2011, the IRS created Fresh Start Program in an effort to help struggling taxpayers. The IRS basically modified their collection procedures relating to offers in compromise, installment agreements, not collectible status, and penalty abatement. The "program"...

Tax Resolution When IRS Revenue Officer Darkens Your Door

Reality check. IRS revenue officers have gone back into the field. During COVID, they were sidelined, working remotely. Now, the IRS has instructed its revenue officers to resume making surprise visits to homes and businesses. What kind of tax resolution can you...

IRS Tax Forgiveness Program

The offer in compromise is perhaps the most powerful IRS tax forgiveness program. If qualified, you can use this program to wipe out your tax debt and stop IRS in their tracks. The IRS has recently expanded the scope of their tax forgiveness programs. The offer in...

2022 Year-End Tax Planning

With the year winding down, now is the time to consider your 2022 year-end tax planning strategies. This year we've seen the end of the pandemic. But the global economy still continues to suffer from supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and shifting labor...

How to Set Up Payment Plan with IRS

Get a letter from the IRS? Owe money? Did you know you can set up a payment plan with IRS? The IRS has relaxed the installment agreement requirements due to the COVID pandemic. When you request a payment plan (installment agreement), the IRS is generally prohibited...

Matthew R. Porter Listed in 2022 Columbus CEO Best Lawyers List

We are proud to announce that Matthew R. Porter has been listed in the 2022 Columbus CEO Best Lawyers list for tax. Porter Law Office, LLC is a boutique tax law firm located in Columbus, Ohio. We help individuals and businesses resolve tax disputes. With an advanced...

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IRS Encouraged to Overhaul Offer in Compromise Public Files

Offer in Compromise Digital File Retention TIGTA recommends that IRS keep offer in compromise public access files as electronic copies to better manage the retrieval, movement, retention, and destruction of files. The tax attorney at Columbus, Ohio-based law...

ITIN Application Process Changes from PATH Act of 2015

The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced today important changes to help taxpayers comply with revisions to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ("ITIN") program. The ITIN program changes require some taxpayers to renew their ITINs beginning in...

IRS Statute of Limitations on Tax Debt | Is it Really 10 Years?

By law, the IRS statute of limitations on collecting a tax debt is 10 years. Did you know that the IRS only has 10 years to collect a tax debt? According to federal tax law, Internal Revenue Code ("I.R.C.") Sec. 6502, the length of the period for the IRS to collect is...

FAQ Series: H1B Transfer Rules and Guidelines

H-1B Transfer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Porter Law Office, LLC handles complex H-1B services for a diverse client base. We get many questions on the H-1B transfer process. That is, for transferring an H-1B visa from one company to another. This article...

Green Card Process (I-485) Admission Evidence Missing

To adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States, the green card process requires proof that the foreign national was "inspected" and "admitted" by an immigration officer. This article highlights some of the key evidentiary issues that are...

Online Inquires OK’ed for H-1B Employers

H-1B Employers Online Inquires OK'ed As of April 21, 2016, USCIS now allows H-1B employers who filed Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of stay or change of employer, to submit an inquiry after their petition has been pending for...