Moffa Tax Law - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Premier Florida Sales Tax Defense and Controversy Advocates

Navigating Florida state tax laws requires specialized knowledge, especially when facing aggressive enforcement by state revenue authorities. Located at 100 W Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale, Moffa Tax Law is dedicated to state and local tax controversy. The firm was established in 1991 by founding partner Joseph C. Moffa, a CPA and attorney who previously led Deloitte and Touche's Florida state tax practice. Working alongside partner Jeanette Moffa, a distinguished tax author and lecturer, the practice brings over thirty years of trial and administrative experience. When business owners face audit notices and need a lawyer urgently, Moffa Tax Law provides prompt, authoritative defense.

Florida Department of Revenue Audit Defense and Protest Actions

An audit by the Florida Department of Revenue can threaten a company's survival if not managed correctly. State auditors frequently apply aggressive estimations and assess heavy penalties. Moffa Tax Law represents corporate clients through every stage of the audit lifecycle, intervening immediately upon receipt of a DR-840 notice. By reviewing transaction records, verifying resale certificates, and challenging flawed sampling methods, the firm shields businesses from inflated assessments. For executives looking to hire an attorney who specializes in state tax controversies, the practice delivers comprehensive counsel across key areas:

• Florida sales and use tax audit defense: Representing retail, restaurant, automotive, and construction enterprises during state field audits and informal conferences.
• Administrative protests and appeals: Preparing formal DR-1216 protests and petitioning the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings to challenge audit findings.
• Florida sales tax criminal defense: Defending company owners and corporate officers facing felony theft charges for alleged failure to remit collected sales tax.
• Florida tax refund claims: Managing DR-26 applications, refund protests, and administrative litigation to recover overpaid sales, use, and corporate taxes.
• Commercial rent tax compliance: Advising commercial landlords and tenants on navigating Florida's unique sales tax on commercial real estate leases.
• Multi-state tax and economic nexus: Structuring interstate e-commerce operations to comply with post-Wayfair nexus thresholds across multiple jurisdictions.

Protecting Business Leaders From Personal Criminal Exposure

In Florida, failing to collect or remit state sales tax can quickly cross the line from a civil dispute into a criminal prosecution, carrying severe felony penalties and potential incarceration. The attorneys at Moffa Tax Law have deep experience negotiating directly with Department of Revenue criminal investigators. By identifying documentation gaps, demonstrating lack of criminal intent, and structuring workable settlement agreements, the firm strives to resolve noncompliance issues before cases are referred to the State Attorney's Office for formal prosecution.

Focused Experience and Confidential Initial Consultations

Unlike broad general practice firms, Moffa Tax Law has spent decades mastering the nuances of Florida tax statutes, administrative rules, and judicial precedents. The firm's leadership has been repeatedly honored by professional organizations, earning Discussion Leader of the Year awards from the Florida Institute of CPAs and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings. The firm offers confidential consultations, giving business owners a clear understanding of their legal defenses and tactical options. When your company requires formidable representation and you need to find a lawyer who knows how to deal with Florida tax authorities, Moffa Tax Law offers unmatched advocacy in Fort Lauderdale.