Tax Controversy and Advisory Services
The Price Kong tax controversy and advisory team helps clients navigate disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Our team includes a former IRS revenue officer experienced in navigating the complexities of federal tax controversies and offers expert representation in tax collections, examinations, and appeals.
Tax Collections, Examinations, and Appeals
Price Kong’s experienced tax controversy team represents individuals and businesses in handling disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. They navigate the complexities of federal tax controversies, offering expert representation in collections, examinations, and appeals. Services include comprehensive case analysis, strategic planning, and effective communication with tax authorities to reduce penalties and efficiently resolve tax issues.
The Price Kong tax controversy services address a wide range of issues, including:
• unpaid income or employment tax liabilities
• delinquent tax returns
• statutory civil penalty appeals
• trust fund recovery penalty issues
• notice of federal tax lien filing
• collection due process and equivalency hearing
• levy, seizure, and sale of assets
• innocent spouse, separation of liability, and equitable relief claims
IRS Audit
Our team is skilled in representing clients facing issues related to IRS audits, proving meticulous audit preparation, thorough documentation review, and strategic defense strategies. They work to minimize stress and potential liabilities, while seeking fair and favorable solutions.
Clients benefit from the firm’s deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, ensuring thorough and reliable support in even the most challenging situations.
Tax Litigation Services
Price Kong offers expert witness services in criminal white-collar litigation, leveraging extensive experience in tax controversy and IRS regulations. Our experts provide credible, professional testimony, backed by in-depth analysis and deep industry knowledge. They are committed to delivering accurate and reliable insights in complex legal cases, working under a Kovel agreement, which provides attorney-client privilege and protection from disclosure to third parties, including the IRS. Our tax litigation services have assisted clients facing litigation and investigations by various federal agencies involving:
• attempt to evade or defeat tax
• willful failure to file tax return
• fraud and false statements
• bank, mail, and wire fraud
• federal program theft and wire fraud
• bankruptcy fraud
• Freedom of Information Act – IRS transcripts
Meet the Tax Controversy and Advisory Team Leader
Mark W. Sullivan, EA
Tax Controversy Specialist
P. 602.776.6382 | E. [email protected]
Mark W. Sullivan, EA leads the firm’s Tax Controversy practice. He has 35 years of experience assisting individuals and businesses with tax controversy issues. Mr. Sullivan, a former Revenue Officer with the IRS, is often retained by other accounting and law firms to assist their clients with tax controversy issues and litigation services. In addition, he previously served as the consulting and expert witness for the Federal Defenders Office in financial crimes cases in multiple federal district courts. Mr. Sullivan helps clients navigate the complexities of state and federal tax controversies while offering expert representation with collections, audits, appeals, and negotiations.