Columbus, Ohio Tax Lawyer — Ohio's Trusted Voice Against the IRS
Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio taxpayers facing IRS problems can access McCauley Law Offices through virtual consultations. Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. The IRS maintains a significant presence in Ohio with offices throughout the state, and Columbus-area residents and businesses face active enforcement on all federal tax matters.
Tax Services for Columbus 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 Columbus taxpayers
- We help Columbus taxpayers request and manage IRS installment agreements.
- We provide IRS audit representation for individuals and businesses in Columbus.
- We offer help filing delinquent tax returns to taxpayers who are behind with the IRS.
- We handle IRS appeals representation for individuals and businesses.
- Our attorneys can review whether offer in compromise help fits your federal tax situation.
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Recent results for Ohio 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 Columbus 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 Ohio? Review OH business tax rules.
Get a plain-English breakdown of Ohio business taxes, filing deadlines, and how state issues interact with federal IRS problems.