Christopher G. Kehoe, Attorney - New Bedford, MA

Comprehensive Tax and Estate Solutions with Christopher G. Kehoe

Located at 50 Homer's Wharf on the historic New Bedford waterfront, Christopher G. Kehoe, Attorney delivers seasoned, individualized tax controversy and estate planning services. Established in 1996, the practice is led by Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., EA, a former IRS tax attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law and the University of Rhode Island, Attorney Kehoe is admitted before the Massachusetts Bar, Rhode Island Bar, the IRS, and the United States Tax Court.

Strategic IRS Dispute Resolution and Tax Relief

Navigating federal and state tax controversies without knowledgeable legal counsel can lead to catastrophic consequences, including asset seizure, frozen bank accounts, and severe tax liens. As dedicated tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, Christopher Kehoe brings unique insight gained from his former role inside the IRS, allowing him to anticipate agency tactics and negotiate from a position of authority.

• Offers in compromise: Negotiating debt forgiveness agreements that enable qualified taxpayers to settle outstanding tax obligations for a fraction of the assessed liability.
• Installment agreements: Structuring realistic, manageable monthly repayment schedules that protect business cash flow and personal income.
• Bank levy and wage garnishment release: Acting quickly to halt aggressive collections and lift seizures on wages, accounts, and business assets.
• Penalty abatement: Challenging IRS and state penalties through substantiated reasonable cause defenses to slash accumulated financial burdens.
• Unfiled tax returns and back taxes: Assisting non-filers in coming into full compliance, organizing years of unfiled tax records, and avoiding criminal tax exposure.

When individuals need a lawyer urgently to stop IRS enforcement or freeze notices, Attorney Kehoe provides immediate, assertive representation.

Complex Tax Audits and U.S. Tax Court Litigation

When audits escalate to include allegations of civil fraud or potential criminal tax exposure, standard tax preparers are legally insufficient because they cannot provide attorney-client privilege. If you need to hire an attorney who can shield your sensitive communications and defend your position in United States Tax Court, Attorney Kehoe steps in. He also collaborates seamlessly with enrolled agents, CPAs, and bookkeepers on a limited-scope basis to deliver multi-disciplinary defense for mutual clients.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

In addition to tax resolution, the firm serves clients as comprehensive estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers. Tax implications play a crucial role in wealth preservation, probate administration, and generational wealth transfers.

• Last wills and testaments: Clarifying asset distribution and appointing trusted guardians for minor dependents.
• Living and irrevocable trusts: Designing tailored trusts to bypass probate, protect family wealth, and minimize estate tax burdens.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare proxies: Designating legal decision-makers to manage financial affairs and medical directives in the event of incapacity.
• Probate and trust administration: Guiding executors and beneficiaries through probate court procedures with minimal delay and expense.

Direct Attorney Representation and Free Consultation

Clients working with Christopher G. Kehoe never have their files handed off to paralegals or anonymous case processors; every matter is handled directly by Attorney Kehoe from beginning to end. If you want to find a lawyer who provides honest assessments, cost-effective fee structures, and responsive communication across New Bedford and Southeastern Massachusetts, schedule a free consultation with Christopher G. Kehoe today.