Problems We Solve
“I got a letter from the IRS and I don’t know what to do!”
How We Can Help
“I’m worried the IRS is going to take my house.”
How We Can Help
“I need to appeal the results of a recent audit.”
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“I can't afford to pay what the IRS says I owe them.”
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“My business is at risk because of a tax dispute.”
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“I have the grounds to sue the IRS for a refund, but need help.”
How We Can HelpTalk to a Tax Lawyer...FIRST!
Our founding attorney, Karen J. Lapekas, served as a Senior Attorney for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Miami, Florida. There, she saw countless cases where people lost cases against the IRS because they represented themselves (and were not familiar with the law) or received incompetent representation from “tax relief companies” they found on T.V. Unlike those companies, we don’t believe in taking every case or making unrealistic promises. Before we take a case, we discuss your potential options, including whether you may be able to resolve the issue on your own!
How We Can Help
As tax attorneys and trial lawyers, we can represent clients from “Audit to Tax Court.” Consistent representation by the same person can be more efficient, cost-effective, and reduces the chance that inadvertent inconsistencies will weaken your case, or your credibility. We can communicate with the IRS on your behalf, present facts and legal authority to dispute the amount of tax the IRS says you owe, and negotiate settlements or payment agreements. We might even identify situations where the IRS owes you money!
Ethical. Prompt. Reassuring.
"A knowledgeable attorney, a specialist in her field, conscientious, personable and excellent litigator. I would highly recommend her. I am very happy with her support in handling my case with the IRS and ex-husband."
-Dania
“Best Tax Lawyer in Florida”
Karen is a rare combination of diligence, expertise, and just plain niceness. She communicates frequently, and you really feel that Karen is out there pulling for you. I would refer her to anyone who needs her expertise.
-Gila
Excellent: Offer in Compromise
Ms. Lapekas successfully negotiated my Offer in Compromise with the IRS. She is an exceptionally talented attorney and is always a pleasure to interact with. I was very impressed with her expertise in this area of law.*
-RichardThe above reviews were voluntarily posted on Avvo.com by former clients of Lapekas Law. Disclaimer: *Prospective clients may not obtain the same or similar results.