Federal and State Tax Attorney
Saint Paul, MN and Chippewa Falls, WI
Cases of All Levels
Individuals and Businesses
Two Locations to Serve You
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Insider Knowledge From a Former IRS Attorney
Johnson Tax Law P.C. brings unparalleled experience to tax controversy and litigation matters — led by an attorney practicing since 1995, and serving clients from both Saint Paul, MN and Chippewa Falls, WI offices. With more than 25 years of experience navigating complex tax challenges, our practice leverages insider knowledge that can only come from having worked within the IRS system itself.
We understand how the government builds and prosecutes tax cases — and we use this knowledge to develop effective strategies for our clients. Whether you're facing a personal tax audit or confronting corporate tax liabilities, our approach combines technical knowledge with practical solutions to protect your financial interests and resolve tax matters. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Johnson Tax Law P.C.
Former IRS Attorney
Over 25 Years of Experience
Practicing Since 1995
Individuals and Businesses
Cases of All Levels
Two Locations to Serve You
Tax Litigation Services
When tax disputes escalate to litigation, having experienced representation becomes crucial. At Johnson Tax Law, our tax litigation services encompass comprehensive preparation and representation in tax courts at various levels.
We meticulously build your case, gathering evidence, preparing legal arguments, and developing strategies based on relevant tax code provisions and precedents.
Tax Controversy Services
Tax controversies arise when disagreements occur between taxpayers and tax authorities regarding tax assessments, liabilities, or compliance issues.
Our tax controversy services include managing disputes with the IRS and state tax agencies before they reach litigation.
Criminal Tax Representation
Allegations of criminal tax violations require immediate legal representation. Our criminal tax representation services provide defense against charges such as tax evasion, filing false returns, or failing to file required tax documents.
We work to protect your rights throughout investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trials if necessary.
Complex Tax Issues
Complex tax issues demand sophisticated solutions from experienced attorneys. We routinely handle intricate tax matters involving business transactions, international taxation, trust and estate taxation, and cryptocurrency compliance.
Our approach combines technical tax code knowledge with practical business understanding to navigate these complicated scenarios.
Income Tax Procedure
Navigating income tax procedures requires understanding the intricate rules that govern interactions with tax authorities. We guide clients through procedural requirements for filing returns, responding to notices, requesting extensions, and pursuing administrative remedies.
Our knowledge of income tax procedure helps prevent costly mistakes and ensures your rights are protected throughout the tax administration process.
U.S. Tax Court Litigation
The U.S. Tax Court provides a specific forum for disputing tax deficiencies before payment. Our U.S. Tax Court litigation services include filing petitions, managing discovery, preparing witnesses, and presenting your case before Tax Court judges.
We have extensive experience with Tax Court rules, procedures, and precedents that shape how cases are decided.
U.S. District Court Tax Litigation
When tax disputes involve refund claims or certain types of tax enforcement actions, U.S. District Courts may provide the appropriate venue.
Our U.S. District Court tax litigation services encompass representation in these federal courts across jurisdictional boundaries. We handle tax refund litigation, challenges to tax collection actions, and other federal tax disputes requiring District Court resolution.
Eighth, Ninth Circuit Tax Appeals
Unfavorable decisions from Tax Court or District Courts can often be appealed to Circuit Courts of Appeals.
We provide representation in tax appeals before the Eighth and Ninth Circuits, preparing briefs, developing appellate arguments, and conducting oral arguments when granted.
Audit Representation Services
Facing a tax audit without professional representation significantly increases your risk of unfavorable outcomes.
Our audit representation services provide professional guidance throughout the examination process, from initial notice to final determination.
IRS Appeals Representation
When disagreements with the IRS examination division require further administrative review, our appeals representation services offer a pathway to potential resolution without litigation.
We prepare comprehensive protests, develop persuasive factual and legal arguments, and negotiate directly with IRS Appeals Officers who have greater settlement authority than examiners.
About Eric Johnson - Founder of Johnson Tax Law
If you need representation in a tax dispute, Eric Johnson, former IRS attorney, is ready to help. Eric has over 25 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in tax litigation and administrative disputes. Whether the case is civil or criminal, a routine audit, or a complex procedural appeal, Eric has the knowledge to represent you with decades of real-world experience.
Eric focused on tax starting in law school, graduating cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1995, and began his tax career with the IRS Counsel Office in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he worked as an attorney for five years before going into private practice. Eric handles tax cases at every level and involving all areas of federal and state income and business taxes, including both examination and collection cases.
As the IRS has formally stated in litigation before the United States Tax Court, “Mr. Johnson is an experienced and articulate tax attorney.” (Duarte v. Commissioner, Tax Court docket no. 1851-12L, IRS Brief filed August 13, 2013, at 6.) With Eric as your advocate, you have a seasoned professional working on your behalf.
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