US lawyers are hired daily. Divorce, criminal, real estate, and tax lawyers all exist. Tax lawyers are recruited year-round, but most often during or after tax season.

Many Americans struggle to file their taxes before April 15. Due of the haste, mistakes may occur. The IRS may correct small errors in tax returns. The IRS may notice larger errors. The IRS audits this red flag. Even if a person did not intentionally deceive the IRS, an audit can be distressing.

The IRS usually orders an audit when they find an inaccuracy or suspicious information. Many IRS audits disclose that a taxpayer committed a mistake, while others may reveal a fraud to gain more money from the government. Many taxpayers hire tax lawyers for audits. Tax lawyers might be retained before or during an IRS audit. Many taxpayers try to handle an audit on their own but become overwhelmed or worried. Most tax lawyers are hired then.

Finding local attorneys is easy, but choosing one may be harder. There are tax lawyers and generalist lawyers. Most taxpayers prefer tax lawyers because they are ex-IRS workers or have additional tax preparation training.

Google or your phone book (if you have one) are the best ways to find local lawyers. Most phone books do not distinguish between regular criminal lawyers and tax attorneys, so taxpayers may have to call each professional for more information. Taxpayers should list many tax lawyers. Before choosing a tax lawyer, taxpayers should examine experience and fees.

Most good tax lawyers give free consultations. Taxpayers should use free consolation. Taxpayers should use the IRS consultation to clarify their position. Taxpayers should also ask how the tax lawyer can help, how much time they can dedicate to the issue, and how much it will cost. This information will help taxpayers choose a tax lawyer.

Hiring an attorney does not guarantee a win. Tax lawyers ensure their clients' financing meets IRS regulations. Tax lawyers will fight for their clients, but they will not break the law. Tax lawyers cannot solve the problem of willfully defrauding the IRS, but they should be employed. Pick up the phone book and schedule a free consultation now to weigh the pros and downsides of hiring a tax attorney.