John E. Leeper - El Paso, TX

Elite Federal Tax Litigation and IRS Defense in El Paso, Texas

When the Internal Revenue Service initiates a serious civil examination or criminal investigation, the consequences can jeopardize your assets, your business, and your freedom. Attorney John Edward Leeper, practicing at Leeper Tax Law P.C., provides unmatched courtroom advocacy for taxpayers in El Paso, West Texas, and nationwide. Established in 1956 by pioneer tax attorneys Towner and Lafonne Leeper, the firm has spent seven decades exclusively handling federal tax disputes. John Leeper earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and an advanced Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. Licensed in Texas since 1987 and board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, John brings deep statutory knowledge and aggressive trial readiness to every dispute.

Formidable Trial Representation in Criminal and Civil Tax Controversies

Unlike general practitioners or certified public accountants who lack litigation authority, John Leeper is an experienced trial attorney admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, federal district courts, and multiple federal circuit courts of appeals. When taxpayers need a lawyer to counter high-stakes IRS actions, his extensive trial background proves indispensable. He regularly defends individuals and corporate officers facing criminal tax investigations, tax evasion allegations, undisclosed foreign bank accounts, and severe payroll tax trust fund penalties.

The IRS employs specialized forensic auditors and federal prosecutors to build criminal cases against taxpayers. Deciding to hire a tax lawyer with proven trial credibility ensures that constitutional safeguards are upheld and evidence is scrutinized for procedural defects. If you are striving to find an attorney who refuses to be intimidated by federal agents and who fights relentlessly for fair resolution, John Leeper delivers battle-tested representation designed to lift the weight of tax controversy.

Specialized Federal Tax and IRS Defense Practice

The El Paso practice delivers focused representation across complex tax matters, including:

• Criminal tax defense: Representing clients under investigation by the IRS Criminal Investigation division for alleged tax fraud, evasion, or false filings.
• U.S. Tax Court litigation: Filing timely petitions to contest notices of deficiency and taking unresolved tax disputes directly to federal trial.
• Federal and state tax audit representation: Protecting corporate and individual taxpayers during intensive revenue examinations and appeals hearings.
• Payroll tax and trust fund penalties: Defending business owners against personal assessment under Section 6672 for unpaid employment taxes.
• Innocent spouse relief: Securing complete discharge of joint tax burdens caused by a spouse's erroneous reporting or fraudulent omissions.
• Tax debt relief and negotiated settlements: Negotiating offers in compromise and structured installment agreements for overwhelmed taxpayers.

Why Clients Nationwide Turn to John E. Leeper

With an AV Preeminent peer review rating and recurring recognition by Super Lawyers, John Leeper has earned national respect for his relentless advocacy. Leeper Tax Law P.C. operates with an honest, transparent flat-fee structure, eliminating unexpected hourly bills and hidden charges. Clients consult directly with seasoned attorneys who understand both the legal codes and the human anxiety caused by tax disputes. Supported by bilingual legal staff fluent in English and Spanish at their historic office on North El Paso Street, the firm provides accessible, decisive defense when your financial future is on the line.