Tax Lawyers in New York City

Tax attorneys in New York City deal with three layers of tax at once: federal, state and city. That makes the work more involved than in most American cities. Founders structuring a new company, foreign nationals moving to New York, remote workers with ties to other states and families with real estate or investment income are the typical clients.

Federal matters go to the IRS, with disputes heard by the US Tax Court or, after payment, by a federal district court. State and city income taxes are handled by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, while the NYC Department of Finance covers property and certain business taxes. State tax disputes can go to the Division of Tax Appeals. Residency audits are a well known issue here, since the state looks closely at people who claim to have moved away. A tax attorney in New York can be verified through the attorney search of the New York State Unified Court System. Many firms also work with CPAs and enrolled agents.

Most tax attorneys bill by the hour or ask for a retainer, and flat fees are common for defined tasks such as an entity setup review or a voluntary disclosure. Contingency fees are uncommon in tax work. Before hiring tax attorneys in New York City, collect your returns for at least the last three years, copies of any IRS or state notices, records of days spent in and out of New York and a list of foreign accounts. Then compare the firms below and contact them directly.