We Represent Taxpayers at All Levels of Any Tax Proceeding - from Tax Audit Representation to Court Litigation Related to All Federal, State and Local Tax Agencies. We represent taxpayers related to FBAR Foreign Bank Account Reporting Penalties and Proceedings with the IRS including OVDI Program, Civil and Criminal Defense.
We represent taxpayers related to all levels of criminal tax proceeding and investigations. We represent taxpayers related to all tax collection actions including lien, levy, wage garnishment, foreclosure actions, and bankruptcy dischargeability.
We represent taxpayers related to all levels of criminal tax proceeding and investigations. We represent taxpayers related to all tax collection actions including lien, levy, wage garnishment, foreclosure actions, and bankruptcy dischargeability.
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The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Justice have increased government enforcement related to foreign bank accounts and offshore tax evasion. U.S. tax laws require that each U.S. person who has a financial interest in, or signature authority over, one or more accounts in a foreign country, with the aggregate value of $10,000 or more, must file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
Rates for tax audits have been steadily rising. The IRS has become more aggressive in the number and quality of tax audits. If you have been notified by the IRS or a state tax agency that your tax return has been selected for review, it is very important that you do not disregard notices. Doing so may have serious consequences, including losing your appeal and legal rights.
An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that resolves the taxpayer's tax liability. The IRS has the authority to settle, or compromise, federal tax liabilities by accepting less than full payment under certain circumstances. Doubt as to Collectibility: Doubt exists that the taxpayer could ever pay the full amount of tax owed.
An IRS Tax Levy is a legal seizure of assets taken in order to satisfy a tax debt. An IRS Tax Levy can be attached to any property, including real estate and automobiles, but is most frequently applied to bank accounts, securities, wages and even a business' accounts receivable. The IRS sent you a Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to A Hearing (levy notice) at least 30 days before the levy.
If you owe back taxes, the IRS and state agencies gain a tax lien on all your assets after meeting certain statutory requirements. The tax lien attaches to all property and rights to property (real or personal, tangible or intangible), title and interest of the taxpayer. Once the IRS or a state tax agency has a tax lien on all of a taxpayer's assets, they may enforce that tax lien by administratively levying his or her assets.
Reviews (10)
Erik Pope
Oct 19, 2020
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Extremely knowledgeable and consummately professional.
They immediately got us an extension with only days to spare. They got the job done for well under the amount we would have lost to an erroneous out of state FTB tax assessment and managed our expectations well while respecting our unique situation the entire time. I really felt that we were in good hands with Igor Drabkin and Scott Burkholder and really the whole team on our case. They took care of us the whole way along and in a very reasonable time frame.
They immediately got us an extension with only days to spare. They got the job done for well under the amount we would have lost to an erroneous out of state FTB tax assessment and managed our expectations well while respecting our unique situation the entire time. I really felt that we were in good hands with Igor Drabkin and Scott Burkholder and really the whole team on our case. They took care of us the whole way along and in a very reasonable time frame.
Mojdeh
Sep 27, 2020
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I hired Gary Slavett in 2013.I paid him thousand of dollars.
He lied to me and never signed the settlement that I agreed and we discussed about it.He continued to ask for money ,and never signed the settlement.
Gary Slavett ruined my life.I am still suffering .the only thing matters for him is money.
He lied to me and never signed the settlement that I agreed and we discussed about it.He continued to ask for money ,and never signed the settlement.
Gary Slavett ruined my life.I am still suffering .the only thing matters for him is money.
Michel Anderson
Sep 07, 2020
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RE: Igor Drabkin
For the first time in my life I needed the services of an attorney for a very serious, complicated matter. At first I was tempted by a “budget” option. But when I discovered the breadth and (especially) the depth of Igor’s experience, I wisely chose to not be “creative”. To play it safe and opt for top-shelf quality. From the moment we met, I breathed a sigh of relief. As he calmly and meticulously explained my situation, I knew I was in the hands of true competence. I just knew: this is as good as it gets. Going forward few words were exchanged—or were necessary.
For the first time in my life I needed the services of an attorney for a very serious, complicated matter. At first I was tempted by a “budget” option. But when I discovered the breadth and (especially) the depth of Igor’s experience, I wisely chose to not be “creative”. To play it safe and opt for top-shelf quality. From the moment we met, I breathed a sigh of relief. As he calmly and meticulously explained my situation, I knew I was in the hands of true competence. I just knew: this is as good as it gets. Going forward few words were exchanged—or were necessary.
James McKiernan
Nov 03, 2019
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Since you are on this Law Firm’s website, your search for a tax lawyer is over!
Look no further.
When faced with complicated tax issues, there is only one call you need to make and that is to the Holtz law firm ... who you will find to be expertly knowledgeable, effective, understanding and friendly.
Call them now.
Look no further.
When faced with complicated tax issues, there is only one call you need to make and that is to the Holtz law firm ... who you will find to be expertly knowledgeable, effective, understanding and friendly.
Call them now.
Katya Galin
Oct 31, 2019
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Our company have been represented by Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin better than we could ever imagined. We felt very comfortable, the whole process was very smooth, and the outcome was even better than we expected. Very knowledgeable and professional attorneys, great service. If you need an excellent tax attorney, hire this firm. Highly recommended!
Feliks Manyak
Oct 03, 2019
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Steve J.
Jun 08, 2019
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I needed Igor Drabkin and Scott Burkholder's help in resolving a complicated tax issue and found them to be very professional, knowledgeable, calm, patient, helpful, and supportive. Before working with them, I reviewed their backgrounds, experience and other HSD reviews, and what they did for me exceeded my expectations.
L. Stevenson L. Stevenson
Jan 05, 2019
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Dennis Kourbatsky
Sep 10, 2018
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Power Sales University
Jun 10, 2018
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These guys are amazing! While you can never expect everything to go your way, it did for me because of Gary and his team. Before Gary I interviewed two other tax attorneys. All they did was try and use fear to motivate me to action. With Gary he started to lay out a plan from day one. He was all about solutions. I felt at ease 10 minutes into the consolation. And nobody likes their bill when they see it, but when I saw mine I happy to pay because I got results all along the way. Gary has passion and so do all of his employees! Stop interviewing anyone else. You are done shopping around. You've
