Are you looking for an IRS tax lawyer in Baltimore, MD? At Crepeau Mourges, we are IRS tax lawyers with 40 years of experience guiding clients through complex matters.
If you have received an audit letter, a balance-due notice, or a collection demand from the IRS, the response you send and the date you send it will shape everything that follows. At Crepeau Mourges, our attorneys bring 40 years of experience to federal tax disputes, and both of our founders are admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court. Our Baltimore, MD IRS tax lawyer can review your notice, explain your options, and deal with the agency on your behalf. Call us today to schedule your consultation to learn how our team can help.
IRS Tax Lawyer Baltimore, MD
Our Baltimore IRS tax attorney is a licensed lawyer who represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and in federal court. That work includes responding to examinations, contesting proposed assessments, negotiating payment of tax debts, and litigating when no agreement can be reached. A return preparer can explain what was filed. Our attorney can take the dispute to trial. Maryland taxpayers filed 5,107,086 federal returns and other forms in fiscal year 2025, and the IRS collected roughly $94.4 billion from the state, according to the IRS Data Book.
Types of IRS Tax Cases We Handle in Baltimore
Our Baltimore IRS tax attorneys represent individuals, business owners, companies, estates, and both foreign and domestic taxpayers. These are the types of cases our team can handle:
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Tax audits. An examination may be conducted by mail, at an IRS office, or at your place of business. We prepare the response, organize the records that support your return, and communicate with the examiner for you.
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IRS appeals. When an examiner proposes changes you disagree with, the IRS Independent Office of Appeals offers a chance to settle before court. Our Baltimore IRS tax lawyers can draft the written protest and present your position at the conference.
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Tax debt and collections. Unpaid balances lead to notices, then to enforced collection. We review your finances, compare the payment and settlement programs the IRS offers, and propose the one your budget can support.
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Liens and levies. A federal tax lien attaches to property. A levy takes it. We request collection hearings, seek lien withdrawals or releases where the facts allow, and work to stop a levy on wages or bank accounts.
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Unfiled tax returns. Missing returns often surface after the IRS prepares a substitute return that leaves out deductions you were entitled to claim. We reconstruct records, file accurate returns, and address the balance that results.
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Penalty relief. Penalties for late filing, late payment, and inaccurate reporting can sometimes be removed. We gather the facts and documents needed to request abatement.
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Employment tax matters. A business that falls behind on payroll tax deposits faces assessments against the company and, often, against its owners personally. We defend both.
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Offshore account reporting. Taxpayers with foreign accounts or assets have separate reporting duties, and the penalties for missing them are steep. We advise on disclosure options and contest penalty assessments.
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Tax fraud. Contact from an IRS special agent is unlike any other IRS contact. We step in early, manage communications with the government, and defend clients through the investigation and any charges that follow.
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Tax litigation. Some disputes cannot be settled, and we file petitions in Tax Court and litigate refund and collection cases in federal district court.
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Why Choose Crepeau Mourges as My IRS Tax Lawyer in Baltimore, MD?
Attorneys Trained in Both Law and Accounting
Brandon N. Mourges is board certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Maryland. He earned his J.D. and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and he is admitted to the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and received the Maryland State Bar Association’s J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono Award in 2015.
Brian J. Crepeau handles federal and state tax controversies for individual and corporate taxpayers. He holds a degree in accounting and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, and he is admitted in Maryland, Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court.
Results in IRS Matters
Mr. Mourges has resolved IRS disputes at each stage, from examination through Tax Court. Some of the case results include the following:
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A proposed deficiency of more than $13.5 million against a food distribution company, reduced to under $600,000 in an administrative appeal.
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An individual tax debt exceeding $2,000,000, settled through an offer in compromise for approximately $30,000.
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More than $300,000 in trust fund recovery penalties, withdrawn in full during a Collection Due Process matter.
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Separate IRS examinations of more than fifty companies’ profit-sharing plans, each closed with no change.
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Complete innocent spouse relief for a client whose husband had been assessed more than $1 million.
What Is Important To Understand About IRS Tax Cases?
Assessments, Penalties, and Resolution Options for IRS Tax Cases
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Assessment. The formal recording of a tax liability, and collection cannot begin until one is made.
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Deficiency. The gap between the tax you reported and the tax the IRS says you owe. A notice of deficiency is what allows you to petition the Tax Court.
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Penalties and interest. Additions for late filing, late payment, or inaccuracy. Many penalties can be challenged by showing reasonable cause.
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Installment agreement. A monthly payment plan for a balance that cannot be paid at once.
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Offer in compromise. A settlement for less than the full balance. The IRS evaluates offers in compromise based on income, expenses, and asset equity.
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Hardship status. Placement in currently not collectible status pauses collection when payment would prevent a taxpayer from covering basic living expenses. Interest continues to accrue.
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Spousal relief. A request for innocent spouse relief can separate one spouse from a liability the other created on a joint return.
What Are Important Aspects of an IRS Tax Case?
Three things drive most outcomes: deadlines, documentation, and who speaks to the IRS. When meeting with our Baltimore IRS tax lawyer, we can handle the following aspects:
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Deadlines. Every notice carries a response date, and missing it can forfeit appeal rights. The statute of limitations also restricts how long the IRS has to assess additional tax and how long it has to collect.
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Records. In most examinations, the taxpayer is expected to support the income and deductions reported. Bank statements, receipts, and mileage logs matter more than explanations.
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Communication. Statements made to an examiner or revenue officer become part of the file. Once we are authorized to represent you, the IRS communicates with us.
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Collection exposure. An unresolved balance allows the agency to file liens, levy bank accounts, and garnish your wages.
What Is The IRS Tax Case Timeline?
A correspondence audit may close within a few months. A contested case that moves through appeals and into court can take two years or longer, even when working with our Baltimore IRS tax attorney.
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Notice. The IRS sends a letter identifying the return, the issue, and a response date.
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Examination or response. Documents are submitted, and the examiner may ask follow-up questions or request an interview.
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Proposed findings. The IRS issues a report. You can agree, or you can dispute it.
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Appeals. Many disagreements are settled through administrative appeals without a court filing.
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Court. If appeals do not resolve the matter, tax litigation in Tax Court or federal district court is the next step.
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Resolution or collection. The case ends with a no-change letter, a payment arrangement, a settlement, or a judgment.
What Should You Bring to Your IRS Tax Consultation?
Bring whatever documents you have when meeting with our Baltimore IRS tax lawyer. We can request transcripts and fill in the gaps afterward, but some documents we recommend are:
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Every IRS notice and letter you have received
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Tax returns for the years in question
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Bank statements, Forms W-2 and 1099, and records supporting your deductions
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Copies of anything you have already sent to the IRS
During the consultation, our Baltimore IRS tax lawyer reviews your notices, identifies the deadlines that apply, and outlines the options available to you. Most consultations are scheduled shortly after you contact our office.
Baltimore IRS Offices, Federal Courts, and Local Resources
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IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. The Baltimore local IRS office is in the Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza and sees taxpayers by appointment.
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Taxpayer Advocate Service. Maryland’s Taxpayer Advocate Service office, also at 31 Hopkins Plaza, assists taxpayers facing hardship or problems the IRS has not resolved through normal channels.
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United States Tax Court. The court is based in Washington, D.C., but holds Tax Court trial sessions in Baltimore. There is no permanent courtroom here, so the address appears on the notice of trial.
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Refund suits and government collection actions are heard at the federal district court at 101 West Lombard Street.
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Comptroller of Maryland. A federal adjustment often leads to a state one. The Comptroller of Maryland operates a Baltimore City taxpayer service office at 7 St. Paul Street.
Reach Out to Crepeau Mourges to Schedule a Consultation
An IRS problem is easier to resolve before a deadline passes than after. Crepeau Mourges offers a free initial consultation, during which our team will review your notices and explain the options available to you. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, and we follow up on new inquiries promptly. Contact us to schedule a time to speak with our Baltimore IRS tax lawyer.
