Lake Worth Tax Law Attorney
Tax Representation Informed by IRS & CPA Experience
At The Law Office of Michael K. Miller, P.A., we represent individuals and small business owners in Lake Worth, Florida, in tax controversies and return-related matters. Michael K. Miller brings more than 35 years of tax, accounting, and legal experience to strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Before practicing law, Michael worked as a CPA focused solely on tax matters and served as an IRS Revenue Agent. His responsibilities included auditing individual returns and performing enforcement-related duties, giving him direct knowledge of how the IRS reviews filings and pursues compliance. He has remained a member in good standing of the Florida Bar since 1989 and is admitted before all Florida courts and the United States Tax Court.
Discuss your situation with a tax attorney serving Lake Worth. Call (561) 693-3734 to request a completely free initial consultation.
Tax Matters We Handle for Lake Worth Clients
Tax problems can involve completing overdue filings, responding to an audit, addressing collection activity, or contesting an IRS determination. We handle compliance matters and disputes with tax authorities, assessing the immediate issue within the broader context of each client’s filing history and obligations.
Our tax services include:
- Trusts and estate tax returns
- IRS audits
- Criminal tax defense
- Unfiled tax returns
- Innocent spouse relief
- Tax liens and levies
- Offer in compromise
- Penalty and interest abatement
- Installment agreements
- Administrative appeals
- Tax and refund litigation
Filing & Audit Concerns
Unfiled returns can raise questions about which filings remain outstanding and how to address the underlying obligations. We also assist clients during IRS audits, drawing on Michael’s prior work conducting individual return audits as an IRS Revenue Agent. For trusts and estates, we prepare filings that fall within their distinct reporting responsibilities.
Collection Options & Relief
When a taxpayer faces collection action, the appropriate response depends on the facts and the relief permitted by law. We handle tax liens and levies, installment agreements, offers in compromise, and requests for penalty and interest abatement. An offer in compromise is a formal request to settle qualifying tax debt for less than the full amount owed, subject to IRS requirements and review.
We also pursue innocent spouse relief when one spouse seeks relief from qualifying joint tax liability. Because eligibility and procedure depend on the individual record, we examine the relevant returns and circumstances before recommending a course of action.
Appeals, Criminal Defense & Litigation
Some disputes proceed beyond an initial IRS decision. We handle administrative appeals and tax and refund litigation when those avenues apply. Our criminal tax defense work addresses alleged violations that carry potential criminal consequences.
Strategies Tailored to Your Tax Situation
During the initial consultation, we discuss the tax issue, its history, and any action already taken by a tax authority. We then develop a personalized strategy based on the client’s circumstances rather than assuming the same resolution fits every taxpayer.
We explore the available legal avenues and work toward a positive, cost-effective resolution within the tax laws. The strategy may depend on the type of tax, procedural stage, financial circumstances, and records available for review.
Request a Free Tax Consultation
We offer a completely free initial consultation to Lake Worth taxpayers and small business owners. With evening and seven-day availability, clients can discuss concerns outside standard weekday hours by phone or through our contact form.
Call (561) 693-3734 to discuss your situation and the legal options that may apply.
