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Trusted Tax Attorneys for Complex Tax Issues
With offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois, Robert J. Fedor, Esq., L.L.C. specializes in resolving complex tax issues for businesses and individuals nationwide and internationally. Our attorneys combine sophisticated legal skills with personalized attention, offering strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Focused exclusively on tax controversy, we leverage deep expertise in IRS procedures, litigation strategies, and compliance frameworks to achieve permanent resolutions.Our team's experience spans civil and criminal tax matters, including audits, collections, offshore disclosures, and payroll tax disputes. We prioritize direct client communication, transparent guidance, and aggressive advocacy, ensuring clients understand every step of the process. With a track record of reducing multimillion-dollar liabilities to affordable settlements, we serve as trusted advisors for taxpayers facing high-stakes IRS challenges.
Services
Tax Controversy
IRS Audits
Criminal Tax Defense
Offers in Compromise
Offshore Tax Compliance
Payroll Tax Disputes
IRS Collection Defense
FBAR Violations
Tax Litigation
Voluntary Disclosure Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in IRS tax controversy resolution.
- Our team implements individualized strategies for permanent tax problem solutions.
- We provide nationwide representation with offices in Cleveland and Chicago.
- Our attorneys combine aggressive advocacy with transparent, client-focused communication.
- We guarantee results-driven service with documented success in high-value settlements.
What people say
Permanent solutions
Aggressive advocacy
Nationwide representation
Transparent communication
Proven results
Services
Tax Controversy and Litigation
Our attorneys represent clients in IRS civil and criminal tax disputes, including audits, appeals, and litigation. We specialize in resolving complex liabilities through strategic negotiation or courtroom advocacy. With expertise in tax code intricacies, we protect client assets while achieving compliance. Our approach combines legal rigor with practical solutions for businesses and individuals facing high-stakes IRS challenges.
Offers in Compromise
We negotiate reduced tax settlements through IRS Offer in Compromise programs. Our team evaluates financial circumstances to determine eligibility and crafts compelling proposals. With documented success reducing multimillion-dollar liabilities to affordable amounts, we focus on permanent resolution rather than temporary payment plans. Our attorneys handle all IRS communications to maximize settlement approval chances.
Offshore Tax Compliance
We assist clients with offshore account disclosures, voluntary disclosure programs, and FBAR penalty mitigation. Our expertise covers OVDP and streamlined filing compliance for unreported foreign assets. We negotiate penalty reductions while minimizing criminal exposure. Our team ensures complete IRS compliance through accurate reporting and strategic disclosure submissions for domestic and international taxpayers.
Payroll Tax Disputes
We resolve unpaid payroll tax liabilities, trust fund recovery penalties, and ESRP assessments for businesses. Our attorneys negotiate with IRS Collection and Criminal Investigation divisions to reduce penalties and prevent personal liability. We implement compliance strategies to protect business operations while resolving historical tax debt through installment agreements or compromise proposals.
Criminal Tax Defense
Our team defends clients against criminal tax charges including evasion, false returns, and unfiled FBARs. We work to reduce felony charges to misdemeanors or prevent prosecution entirely through persuasive negotiation with IRS Criminal Investigation and DOJ. With trial experience, we protect client rights during audits and investigations while pursuing optimal outcomes through plea agreements or courtroom defense.
People
Fedor Robert
Managing Attorney
With over 20 years of experience, Robert J. Fedor specializes in complex tax controversy resolution. He has successfully defended clients against IRS criminal investigations and negotiated multimillion-dollar tax debt reductions. His practice focuses on audit defense, offshore compliance, and employment tax disputes for businesses and individuals nationwide.
Michael Arnold
Senior Associate Attorney
Michael Arnold represents clients in IRS audits, criminal tax investigations, and payroll tax disputes. He has secured favorable settlements in high-profile cases involving ESRP assessments and trust fund recovery penalties. His expertise includes negotiating Offers in Compromise and defending clients during IRS criminal investigations.
Kevin Kerr
Attorney
Kevin Kerr specializes in resolving payroll tax liabilities and representing businesses during IRS audits. He has successfully negotiated settlements for clients facing multimillion-dollar employment tax assessments while implementing compliance strategies to prevent future issues.
Questions
What types of tax issues does Robert J. Fedor, Esq., L.L.C. handle?
We specialize in IRS tax controversies including audits, criminal investigations, payroll tax disputes, offshore compliance, and offers in compromise for businesses and individuals.
How does the firm approach tax debt settlement?
We use IRS programs like Offers in Compromise and installment agreements, leveraging our expertise to negotiate maximum reductions while ensuring compliance.
Can they represent clients outside Ohio and Illinois?
Yes, we provide nationwide and international representation for tax controversy matters, with virtual consultations available for remote clients.
What differentiates this firm from tax resolution companies?
As licensed attorneys, we combine legal expertise with courtroom experience, offering strategic defense unavailable through non-legal tax services.
How quickly can they resolve IRS issues?
Resolution timelines vary by case complexity, but we prioritize urgent matters and typically achieve faster outcomes through established IRS relationships.
