The Tax Lawman, LLC - Sterling Heights, MI

Strategic IRS and Michigan State Tax Controversy Representation

Confronting the Internal Revenue Service or the Michigan Department of Treasury can be an intimidating and financially precarious experience. The Tax Lawman, LLC delivers tenacious tax defense counsel to individual taxpayers, independent contractors, and business owners throughout Sterling Heights and the greater Detroit metropolitan area. Established in 2006 by Michigan tax attorney Paul Yaroslav Tarnavsky, a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, the firm pairs in-depth knowledge of complex tax codes with assertive negotiation techniques. Whether you need to hire a tax attorney to halt aggressive collections, release a frozen bank account, or negotiate an affordable tax debt settlement, Paul Tarnavsky provides personalized representation designed to protect your assets and restore your financial stability.

Full-Spectrum Tax Debt Relief and Resolution Services

Unresolved tax debts escalate rapidly with statutory interest charges and compounding penalties. The Tax Lawman, LLC intervenes directly with federal and state revenue officers, halting collection actions and pursuing statutory relief programs. The firm delivers comprehensive advocacy across critical tax dispute areas:

• Offer in Compromise: Negotiating federal and Michigan tax settlements that allow qualified taxpayers to resolve significant tax liabilities for a fraction of what they owe.
• Wage Garnishment and Levy Removal: Stopping immediate paycheck garnishments and lifting bank account levies to preserve essential living expenses and operational capital.
• Federal and State Tax Lien Defense: Securing tax lien releases, subordinations, and withdrawals to clear property titles, protect personal credit, and enable real estate transactions.
• Currently Not Collectible Status: Establishing hardship classification with the IRS to halt active collection demands when clients lack the ability to pay basic living expenses.
• IRS and State Tax Audit Representation: Defending individuals and corporate entities during challenging audits, organizing substantiating records, and appealing adverse audit findings.
• Innocent Spouse Relief: Relieving innocent spouses from joint tax burdens and penalties incurred through fraudulent or improper actions of a former or current spouse.
• Worker Classification and Unemployment Tax Defense: Defending businesses against state audit reclassifications regarding independent contractors and Michigan Unemployment Insurance obligations.

Direct Attorney Access and Proven Results

Unlike national tax settlement mills that transfer clients between junior salespeople and call centers, The Tax Lawman, LLC guarantees that clients work directly with attorney Paul Tarnavsky. Paul takes time to analyze underlying financial transcripts, identify statutory assessment deadlines, and formulate realistic legal solutions. His commitment to direct communication, reasonable rates, and unwavering taxpayer advocacy has earned the firm top ratings from clients across southeast Michigan.

Serving Individuals and Businesses Across Metro Detroit

In addition to resolving IRS controversies, the firm assists corporate clients with business contracts, entity compliance, and strategic tax planning to prevent future disputes. If you need a lawyer in Sterling Heights who combines practical tax knowledge with courtroom advocacy before the United States Tax Court, the firm provides accessible, dependable legal guidance.

Convenient Sterling Heights Office Location and Consultation Hours

The Tax Lawman, LLC is located at 44444 Mound Rd, Suite 100, in Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Prospective clients dealing with federal or state tax concerns can call 248-398-0400 or 586-933-5818 to schedule a confidential legal consultation today.