Lancaster, Pennsylvania Tax Attorney — Protecting What You've Built
Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County individuals and businesses facing IRS tax problems can count on McCauley Law Offices. Lancaster is the county seat of Lancaster County and the core city of the Lancaster metropolitan area. Our attorneys travel throughout central Pennsylvania and also offer secure virtual consultations, bringing the same aggressive advocacy we've delivered to thousands of clients over 30+ years.
Tax Services for Lancaster 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 Lancaster taxpayers
- We provide IRS audit representation for individuals and businesses in Lancaster.
- If you have missed federal filings in Lancaster, learn about our help filing delinquent tax returns.
- If you disagree with an IRS decision, ask about IRS appeals representation.
- Our attorneys can review whether offer in compromise help fits your federal tax situation.
- For clients with an IRS balance, see our guide to IRS installment agreements.
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Recent results for Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania? Review PA business tax rules.
Get a plain-English breakdown of Pennsylvania business taxes, filing deadlines, and how state issues interact with federal IRS problems.