Phoenix Tax Lawyer — Desert Heat Can't Match Our IRS Defense
Phoenix and the greater Valley of the Sun is home to a major IRS campus and processing center, making Arizona taxpayers frequent targets for audits and collection actions. McCauley Law Offices provides experienced federal tax representation for Phoenix-area clients through virtual consultations.
Tax Services for Phoenix Residents
Criminal Tax Issues
When the government wants to put you in a cage — we put ourselves between you and them.
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The IRS has lawyers. So should you.
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When the IRS stops asking and starts taking — there's a legal counter to every move.
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Specialty tax matters — bankruptcy, foreign accounts, estate planning, payroll, gambling, and more.
View ServicesHelp for Phoenix taxpayers
- We handle IRS appeals representation for clients in Phoenix.
- Find out whether offer in compromise help makes sense for Phoenix residents with federal tax debt.
- For clients with an IRS balance, see our guide to IRS installment agreements.
- If the IRS has opened an audit, read about our IRS audit representation.
- If you have missed federal filings, learn about our help filing delinquent tax returns.
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Recent results for Arizona clients
Offer in Compromise — Small Business Owner
93% reduction
Penalty Abatement — First-Time Non-Filer
61% reduction
Bank Levy Release — Medical Professional
Levy released in 48 hrs
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Tax guidance from our attorneys
What Should I Do if I Can't Afford to Pay the IRS?
Opening a tax bill from the federal government that you cannot afford to pay is a stressful experience. Learn your options for IRS tax debt relief.
What Should I Do If I Owe the IRS More Than $10,000?
Discovering you owe the federal government a significant amount of money can be overwhelming. Here's what to do if you owe the IRS more than $10,000.
How Can I Reduce My IRS Tax Debt Legally?
Facing overwhelming IRS tax debt can feel like drowning in quicksand. Learn the legal strategies to reduce what you owe.
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Tax terms Phoenix taxpayers should know
Automated Collection System — the IRS call center division that handles most collection actions, including phone contacts about unpaid taxes, installment agreements, and status requests.
Automated Underreporter — the IRS program that matches income reported on tax returns against information returns (W-2s, 1099s) filed by employers and financial institutions.
Collection Due Process — a taxpayer's legal right to a hearing before the IRS Office of Appeals before certain collection actions (levies, liens) can proceed.
Criminal Investigation Division — the law enforcement arm of the IRS responsible for investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code.
Currently Not Collectible — a status the IRS places on a taxpayer's account when they determine the taxpayer cannot afford to pay their tax debt. Collection activity is paused, though interest and penalties continue to accrue.
Collection Statute Expiration Date — the date after which the IRS can no longer legally collect a tax debt. Generally 10 years from the date of assessment.
State Resources
Doing business in Arizona? Review AZ business tax rules.
Get a plain-English breakdown of Arizona business taxes, filing deadlines, and how state issues interact with federal IRS problems.