Austin & Larson Tax Resolution
Tax Lawyer in Watertown Township, MI
Hire a tax lawyer in Watertown Township, MI , not only a CPA, the moment your IRS or Michigan Treasury matter moves past return preparation into collection, an appeal, an entity-level audit, or anything with criminal exposure.
You Have Crossed the Counsel Line If Any of These Is True:
Hire a tax lawyer, not only a CPA, the moment your IRS or Michigan Treasury matter moves past return preparation into collection, an appeal, an entity-level audit, or anything with criminal exposure. Austin & Larson Tax Resolution keeps both sides of that work in one place: a Juris Doctor for legal representation, an Enrolled Agent license for full IRS practice rights, and a CPA license for the accounting.
- You received IRS Letter 1058 (Final Notice of Intent to Levy) or a CP504 notice.
- The IRS or Michigan Treasury is garnishing wages or has levied a bank or business account.
- You have a BBA partnership audit notice, or a K-1 inconsistency notice.
- An S-corporation reasonable-compensation question is on the table.
- Three or more years of returns are unfiled, at the personal or entity level.
- You hold a Statutory Notice of Deficiency with a 90 day petition window.
- IRS Criminal Investigation has made contact.
- A Michigan Department of Treasury audit or assessment notice has arrived.
One trigger usually means counsel. Most cases that reach us carry more than one, and the combination is what makes representation worth it.
Resolution Options, and How We Pick One
The right program depends on your balance, your finances, and how far the case has gone. Tax lawyer in Watertown Township, MI pull your IRS account transcripts, run the financial analysis, and recommend a path before anything is filed.
Installment Agreement
A monthly payment plan. Smaller balances qualify for a simplified installment agreement with limited documentation; larger balances need full financial disclosure on Form 433.
Currently Not Collectible
Pauses collection when paying anything would drop you below allowable living-expense standards.
Offer in Compromise
Settles for less than the full balance when the agency agrees you can’t pay in full. Federal uses Form 656; Michigan uses Form 5181 with the initial payment described above.
Penalty Abatement
Removes failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and accuracy penalties. First-Time Abatement applies with a clean history; reasonable-cause abatement applies for documented illness, disaster, or reliance on professional advice.
Innocent Spouse Relief
Removes joint liability for a tax problem that belongs to a spouse or former spouse. Filed on Form 8857.
CSED strategy
The IRS has ten years from assessment to collect. Once the Collection Statute Expiration Date passes, the debt is uncollectible. Certain actions pause the clock. We calculate exact dates at the transcript review.
Tax Debt is Often
Intimidating
Frustrating
Confusing
Embarrassing
Stressful
… But it Doesn’t Have to Be
Our Process | Simple, Fast & Stress Free
Step 1: Initial Contact
During your first call to our office, we will ask you a brief
background of your current tax situation and determine the
most convenient office location for your free initial
consultation.
Step 2: Free Consultation
We will meet with you to review and discuss your individual
facts and circumstances to create a customized tax relief plan
for your situation and the next steps to take to resolve your tax
situation.
Step 3: Begin Resolving Debt
Once we have decided to move forward, we will immediately begin working with the IRS on your behalf to resolve your
case as quickly as possible. We will also provide advice and the steps you need to take to ensure you do not acquire
any additional debt while we work to settle your case. From the moment you retain our firm, we will be your voice with
the IRS and the point of contact for all taxing entities.
Step 4: Monitor Case Status
Some tax debt cases can be resolved quickly, while others may
have quite a bit of back and forth contact with the IRS to reach
full resolution. We will regularly monitor your case and keep
you in the loop along the way so you are never left in the dark.
Step 5: Tax Freedom!
It is our goal not only to resolve your current tax debt but also
to make sure that you don't have any further tax problems.
After we have reached resolution with your case, you will be
fully equipped with best practices to avoid future tax issues of
any kind.
What We Do | Tax Resolution
Offer In Compromise
Installment Agreements
Non-Collectable Status
Compliance
Revenue Officer Representation
Levies & Wage Garnishments
Bankruptcy
Audit Representation
Tax Return Preparation
Handling tax resolution may feel daunting, but with our expert guidance, you'll experience relief knowing seasoned professionals are by your side. At Austin & Larson Tax Resolution, our experienced Michigan tax lawyers are dedicated to delivering the reassurance and help you deserve. Well-regarded for their expertise and in-depth understanding of Michigan State tax regulations, our proficient tax relief lawyers provide a full spectrum of services, from thorough consultations to exceptional legal advocacy, all focused on securing the most favorable resolution to your tax matters.
Looking For A Fresh Start in Michigan?
We Are Here To Help!
Should the weight of tax debt be pressing down on you, we urge you to connect with us to avail of a no-cost
consultation. Our objective revolves around untangling tax debt complexities for clients entangled in an array of
tax-related dilemmas. It would bring us immense satisfaction to furnish you with solutions to your inquiries and aid
you in swiftly settling your tax debt matters.
How a Greater-Lansing Firm Serves a Clinton County Case
Most cases we open in this area aren’t purely federal. An IRS issue and a Michigan Treasury issue often arrive together, and they move on separate tracks, with separate forms and separate timelines. We run both at once so a state notice doesn’t get missed while the federal side is in motion. For the state piece, our Michigan Offer in Compromise help and our IRS audit representation work the two systems together.
Day to day, the IRS and Michigan Treasury work with your representative by mail, secure portal, fax, and phone, not by office visit. In-person centers near here are appointment-only and aren’t where a case is argued. So a Watertown Township case runs the same as one for a client down the street from the Lansing office.
Your Tax Debt Doesn’t Have to Define Your Future
Overwhelming tax debt can feel like a weight you’ll never shake, but you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re searching for a Tax Lawyer in Williamstown Township, MI, Austin & Larson Tax Resolution has the experience and dedication to fight for the relief you deserve. Call us today at (866) 668-2953 or request your free consultation online. We offer same-day callbacks Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm. Operating out of our Brighton office, we proudly serve Williamstown Township and communities across Michigan through convenient remote consultations.
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Tax Debt is Often
Intimidating
Frustrating
Confusing
Embarrassing
Stressful
… But it Doesn’t Have to Be
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Lansing-area tax lawyer if I live in Watertown Township?
Yes. Our Lansing office is about a 20 to 30 minute drive, and several Clinton County communities sit closer to Lansing than to any other tax authority. Proximity makes in-person meetings simple, and the day-to-day work with the IRS and Michigan Treasury happens by mail, portal, and phone regardless of where you live.
Do I need a tax lawyer in Watertown Township, MI, or will a CPA do?
A CPA is right for return preparation and a clean examination audit, which is Rung 1 on our escalation ladder. Once the matter reaches collection, appeals, an entity-level audit, Tax Court, or criminal exposure, it has crossed the counsel line into Rung 2 or 3, where a CPA isn’t licensed to represent you. If you are unsure which rung you are on, that is what the consultation is for.
Is my problem an IRS issue, a Michigan Treasury issue, or both?
Often both. An attorney reviews your notices and decides where each piece belongs, then handles the federal and state sides on separate tracks so neither deadline slips. State and federal liabilities are judged separately even when they cover the same years.
Has Michigan changed its Offer in Compromise rules?
Michigan’s program runs on the Form 5181 series and requires a nonrefundable initial payment of $100 or 20% of your offer, whichever is greater, with the application. The current forms were last revised in 2024. Rules and forms do change, so confirm the latest version on the Michigan Treasury site before you file.
How fast can active collection be paused?
Once we file Form 2848, we become your point of contact with the IRS and push to hold levies and wage garnishments. The speed depends on the action and the agency, but getting the power of attorney on file is the step that starts the clock in your favor.
Is the consultation actually free?
Yes, by phone, secure video, or in person at the Lansing office, with no obligation. We review your IRS or Michigan Treasury notices and tell you straight what the realistic path looks like. We won’t take a case where engaging us doesn’t make sense for you.
Learn From The Experts
IRS LT11 Notice (Or Letter 1058): How To Stop An IRS Levy
Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 9, 2026 An IRS LT11 notice, also sent as Letter 1058, is the last warning the IRS gives before it can legally take your wages, bank accounts, or other...
How To Respond To An IRS Notice Of Deficiency
Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026 An IRS notice of deficiency starts a 90-day clock, and that clock is the first thing to deal with. You have 90 days from the date printed on the...
CP504 Notice: What The IRS Can Actually Take And What To Do First
Written By: Michael Vale Reviewed By: Bridgette Austin, Esq., EA, Co-Founder and Tax Attorney Last Reviewed: August 5, 2026 If a CP504 notice just landed in your mailbox, here's the short version. The IRS wants a past-due balance, and it's warning you that it will...