The Ornelas Firm PLLC - El Paso, TX

Strategic Tax Law and IRS Dispute Resolution in El Paso

Facing scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service or state revenue departments can disrupt business operations and personal financial stability. Situated at 201 E Main St in Suite 1203 of Downtown El Paso, The Ornelas Firm PLLC delivers high-caliber legal representation in tax controversies and corporate structuring. Founded by attorney Oscar Javier Ornelas, who earned his Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law and an advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the prestigious New York University School of Law, the firm offers rare academic depth and courtroom capability. Admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court as well as state courts in Texas and New Mexico, attorney Ornelas defends taxpayers against federal tax liens, audits, and aggressive enforcement actions.

IRS Audits, Deficiency Notices, and Tax Court Litigation

When the IRS issues a Notice of Deficiency or initiates a formal field audit, having a knowledgeable tax attorney to intervene directly with revenue agents is critical. If you need an IRS dispute lawyer urgently to halt wage garnishments or challenge arbitrary audit adjustments, The Ornelas Firm PLLC provides decisive representation. Attorney Ornelas manages IRS examinations, prepares formal administrative protests before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and litigates contested matters before the U.S. Tax Court. His proactive intervention prevents administrative disputes from escalating into unmanageable tax assessments or federal tax levies.

Cross-Border and International Tax Compliance

Located on the bustling international border between the United States and Mexico, El Paso enterprises and multinational families encounter intricate cross-border tax regulations. The Ornelas Firm PLLC specializes in international tax compliance, foreign asset reporting, and cross-border commercial transactions. The firm advises dual citizens, foreign investors, and domestic businesses on Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) disclosures, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) filings, and foreign trust reporting. By structuring investments to optimize treaty benefits and prevent double taxation, attorney Ornelas protects foreign capital while ensuring full compliance with federal international tax statutes.

Corporate Tax Planning, Business Formation, and Asset Protection

Carefully structured corporate frameworks allow business owners to safeguard wealth and achieve maximum tax efficiency. The Ornelas Firm PLLC counsels entrepreneurs, established middle-market corporations, and non-profit organizations on business formation, contract drafting, and operational governance:

• Corporate entity formation: Designing limited liability companies, S-corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures to align with tax optimization strategies.
• 1031 like-kind exchanges: Structuring tax-deferred real estate exchanges to preserve capital and defer capital gains liabilities on commercial property sales.
• IRS debt resolution: Negotiating offers in compromise, partial payment installment agreements, and penalty abatements for overburdened taxpayers.
• Non-profit governance: Securing 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and resolving complex corporate governance matters for charitable foundations.

Why El Paso Clients Choose Attorney Oscar Javier Ornelas

Ranked among the top tax attorneys in El Paso and verified by Lead Counsel, Oscar Javier Ornelas combines sophisticated legal analysis with responsive, personalized service. As a fully bilingual practitioner fluent in English and Spanish, he delivers clear counsel to domestic and international clients without language barriers. Whether you need to hire a tax lawyer to resolve an impending audit or plan a corporate restructuring, contact The Ornelas Firm PLLC at 915-440-0044 today to schedule your confidential 30-minute consultation.