Columbus tax attorney
IRS and Ohio tax help for audits, liens, levies, and tax debt
Tax problems can move quickly once notices, deadlines, liens, levies, or audit requests arrive. Dean Edward Hines helps Columbus clients review IRS and Ohio Department of Taxation issues and choose a practical response based on the actual notice and records.
Primary Columbus tax page
Tax issues that should be reviewed before responding
This page is the main Columbus tax attorney page. It is meant for active IRS and Ohio tax concerns, while tax blog posts can answer narrower research questions without competing with this service page.
IRS notices and audits
Audit letters, CP notices, proposed changes, records requests, and appeal deadlines can affect your options if the response is delayed or incomplete.
Liens, levies, and garnishment
Collection notices, tax liens, bank levies, and wage garnishment threats should be reviewed with the tax years, balances, and deadlines in front of you.
Unfiled returns and tax debt
Missing returns, older balances, penalties, and interest can affect eligibility for payment plans or other resolution options.
Offers and payment plans
Installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty requests, and currently not collectible status depend on records, income, assets, and compliance.
Ohio tax problems
Ohio Department of Taxation notices, business tax issues, payroll tax concerns, and state collection activity in Columbus can require a separate response plan from IRS matters.
Business and individual tax issues
Tax problems can involve individual returns, business filings, payroll taxes, responsible-party concerns, or mixed personal and business records.
Common questions
Columbus tax attorney FAQ
Should I call the IRS myself after receiving a notice?
Sometimes a simple notice can be handled directly, but notices involving deadlines, audits, liens, levies, missing returns, or large balances should be reviewed before a response is made.
What documents should I bring?
Bring the full notice, tax returns, transcripts if available, W-2s or 1099s, business records, collection letters, and any prior payment-plan or appeal correspondence.
Can tax debt be settled for less?
Some taxpayers may qualify for settlement or collection alternatives, but eligibility depends on income, assets, expenses, filing compliance, tax years, and the type of debt.
Columbus office
Review the notice before the deadline controls the outcome
The Columbus office is located at 33 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43215. Bring the notice and related tax records so the consultation can focus on the next practical step.