Is this a tax-lawyer problem?

A 60-second triage for serious tax matters

Answer a few short questions so we can determine whether this is the type of tax matter our office handles. This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Tax Paramedic

Serious matter screeningPrivate, attorney-led intake

Step 1 of 6

Which taxing authority is involved?

Select every authority involved.

IRS / FederalKentuckyLouisville or other local taxAnother stateMore than one authority

Who has the issue?

Individual or coupleBusinessBoth individual and business

What is happening?

Select every answer that applies.

I owe back taxes or need a resolutionI am under audit or examinationPast-due returns need to be filedBank levy, wage garnishment, or seizureFederal, state, or local tax lienRevenue Officer or collection officer involvementPayroll, sales, or occupational tax issueAssessment appears wrong or is disputedAppeal, protest, or petition deadlinePrior payment plan or settlement defaulted/rejectedI only need routine return preparation, bookkeeping, refund help, withholding calculations, a general tax question, or help with a domestic dependent dispute.

Approximate amount at issue

Under $10,000$10,000–$25,000$25,001–$50,000$50,001–$100,000More than $100,000Not sure

Is anything urgent?

Deadline noticeActive levy, garnishment, or seizureGovernment contact or Revenue OfficerNo immediate enforcement

Where can we reach you?

We use this only to review this intake. Do not enter confidential tax-account information here.

First nameLast nameEmail addressPhone number

Tax Triage Result

This does not appear to be a fit.

Based on the information selected, this does not appear to be the type of tax-law matter our office handles. Our practice focuses on serious federal, state, and local tax controversies, collections, examinations, missing-return matters, and related resolution work.

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Tax Triage Received

Thank you.

Thank you. Your Tax Triage Intake has been received. Our office will review it and contact you if the matter appears to be a fit.

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