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Porter Law Office Case Success Story

by | May 24, 2024 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | July 28, 2023 | Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | July 6, 2023 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | June 27, 2023 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | May 2, 2023 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | January 5, 2023 | Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | December 2, 2022 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | November 4, 2022 | Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | July 20, 2022 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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

by | June 28, 2022 | Blog, Tax Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Recent Posts

K-1 Fiance Visa or K-3 Visa | Ohio Immigration Lawyer

Jan 1, 2018 |

The K visa is a “hybrid” visa because it is a temporary visa that provides a path to a green card.  The K category includes the K-1 visa, which is for a fiance of a U.S. citizen and his or her children under 21 years of age. The K category also includes the K-3 visa,...

Fiance K1 Visa Process Explained

Dec 4, 2017 |

The K1 visa process is a five-step process that allows the fiance of a U.S. citizen to permanently relocate to the U.S. This article provides a summary of each step of the K1 visa process. It is very important that the evidence submitted with a K1 fiance visa petition...

2017 Tax Reform: House GOP Releases “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”

Nov 3, 2017 |

On November 2, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was released by House Republicans. The bill is scheduled to be marked up by Ways and Means on Nov. 6. If the bill becomes law, it would mark the most significant changes to the federal income tax system in the past 30...

Marrying a U.S. Citizen after Overstaying Visa

Oct 26, 2017 |

You may be eligible for a green card if you entered the U.S. legally and married a U.S. citizen in good faith even if you overstayed a visa and accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. How? If you have married a U.S. citizen, and are otherwise eligible, you may be able...