Marini & Associates, PA - Miami, FL

Elite International Tax Law and IRS Dispute Defense in Miami

Managing cross-border tax liabilities and confronting aggressive federal examinations requires exceptional legal proficiency. Operating from Southwest 74th Court in Miami, Marini and Associates, PA provides comprehensive tax representation for multinational corporations, foreign investors, and high-net-worth individuals across Florida and worldwide. Founding partner Ronald A. Marini brings over four decades of tax experience, having earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Miami and served as a firm-wide international tax specialist at Arthur Andersen and Co. Recognized in the prestigious Chambers Florida Spotlight Guide for Tax Law and holding an AV Preeminent rating, the firm offers a credible alternative to large national law firms. When taxpayers need a lawyer who understands intricate tax regulations, the firm delivers decisive counsel.

Complex IRS Tax Audits and Administrative Appeals

Federal tax authorities aggressively examine business deductions, foreign financial accounts, and partnership allocations. As seasoned tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, the practice guides clients through every phase of civil tax controversy:

• Defending individuals, corporate officers, and non-resident aliens in high-stakes IRS correspondence, office, and field examinations.
• Analyzing IRS revenue agent reports and substantiating complex depreciation schedules, business expenses, and cross-border transactions.
• Filing administrative protests before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to reverse unwarranted deficiency determinations.
• Representing taxpayers in litigation before the United States Tax Court and federal district courts across the nation.
• Securing penalty abatement for failure-to-file and accuracy-related penalties by demonstrating reasonable cause.

Taxpayers who hire an attorney early in an examination establish crucial attorney-client privilege and avoid costly direct confrontations with revenue agents.

Offshore Account Reporting, FATCA, and Voluntary Disclosures

Global financial transparency initiatives under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and Common Reporting Standard have drastically increased scrutiny on foreign accounts. The firm delivers extensive international tax services:

• Guiding non-compliant taxpayers through the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice to mitigate criminal prosecution and reduce statutory penalties.
• Filing delinquent Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts and IRS Form 8938 statements.
• Resolving offshore non-willful violations through the Streamlined Domestic Offshore and Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures.
• Structuring tax-efficient pre-immigration plans and inbound foreign investments into United States real estate to minimize FIRPTA withholding.

Criminal Tax Defense and Fraud Investigations

When civil tax examinations uncover badges of fraud, cases are frequently referred to IRS Criminal Investigation. The firm represents clients facing allegations of tax evasion, willful failure to file, and employment tax fraud, intervening before formal grand jury proceedings commence.

Comprehensive Tax Debt Relief and Multilingual Counsel

Functioning as knowledgeable debt relief lawyers, the legal team negotiates Offers in Compromise and structured installment agreements to resolve back taxes and lift wage garnishments. With fluent capability in English, Spanish, and Italian, and active membership in the Association of International Tax Consultants, the firm serves clients across sixty global jurisdictions. Individuals and executives looking to find an attorney for pressing tax controversies receive a free consultation and personalized guidance. To safeguard your financial freedom, consult an attorney today.