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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

Pro Football Players Win Municipal Income Tax Appeals

May 1, 2015 |

The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided two cases involving municipal income tax refunds for professional football players. The Columbus, Ohio tax lawyer at Porter Law Office, LLC regularly assists Ohio residents and nonresidents with understanding and complying with...

Appeals to Lower Property Taxes Drop to Pre-2008 Levels

Apr 24, 2015 |

Franklin County Auditor, Clarence Mingo, recently announced that 2014 complaints to lower property taxes were the lowest since 2007. In 2007, 3,307 complaints were filed in Franklin County challenging the auditor's property tax valuation. In 2014, that number was...

Mobile Offices to Help Owners Appeal Property Taxes?

Mar 5, 2015 |

The Board of Revision is hosting mobile offices for Franklin County residents to assist with file applications to appeal property taxes. Property owners who feel their property value is too high may file appeal property taxes by filing a complaint against valuation...

Do You Need an ITIN?

Mar 3, 2015 |

Who needs to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)? You need an ITIN if you are not eligible to get a social security number but must provide a taxpayer identification number on a U.S. tax return or information return. Examples include the...

IRS Letter 106C Partially Disallowed Claim

Feb 15, 2015 |

If you receive IRS Letter 106C, your claim for refund has been partially denied. The IRS has strict rules for when you can make a claim for tax refund. If you fail to file a claim for refund within the IRS's time limits, you will lose your right to the refund, and the...