Strategic Tax Counsel For Individuals & Businesses

Brett Ruffing

I help individuals, business owners, and professionals navigate complex tax matters involving IRS disputes, audits, tax debt, penalties, and resolution strategy with practical legal guidance and long-term financial protection.

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Common Tax Matters

Complex Tax Problems Require Strategic Resolution

Helping qualified taxpayers pursue IRS settlement options based on financial eligibility and collection potential.

Offer In Compromise

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Helping qualified taxpayers pursue IRS settlement options based on financial eligibility and collection potential.

IRS Audit Representation

P/02

Representation for IRS audits involving personal returns, business filings and financial documentation.

Wage Garnishment Defense

P/03

Legal representation for wage garnishments, income levies and aggressive IRS collection actions.

Bank Levy Resolution

P/04

Legal strategy for frozen accounts, levy notices and IRS collection enforcement matters.

Tax Resolution Process

Strategic Tax Resolution. Built Around Your Specific Situation.

Every tax matter is different. My approach focuses on understanding the financial, legal, and procedural details first, then building a strategy designed to protect your interests and move toward resolution.

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Small Business Tax Debt & Resolution Matters

Resolve Outstanding IRSTax Debt

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Penalty Abatement & Financial Relief

Reduce or remove IRStax penalties.

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IRS Audits, Notices & Enforcement Actions

Respond To Audits And IRS Notices

I represents individuals and businesses facing high-stakes tax issues involving audits, disputes, collections, penalties and federal tax resolution strategy.

Recent Matter Resolved

A business owner facing IRS collection pressure and growing penalties successfully resolved a six-figure tax matter through structured legal negotiation and resolution planning.

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Tax attorney reviewing documents

Representing individuals and businesses in IRS disputes, audits, collections and federal tax resolution matters.

20+ Years

How The Process Works

Five Steps From IRS Notice To Resolution.

From the initial consultation to final resolution, every step is structured to create clarity, reduce uncertainty and build a practical path forward.

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INITIAL REVIEW

Confidential Consultation

A private consultation to understand your tax situation, IRS concerns and immediate legal priorities.

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CASE ANALYSIS

IRS & Financial Review

Detailed review of notices, filings, balances, financial records and existing IRS communication.

III

STRATEGY

Resolution Planning

Development of a legal strategy based on your financial position, exposure and long-term goals.

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REPRESENTATION

IRS Negotiation & Defense

Direct communication and representation with the IRS regarding audits, disputes, penalties and collections.

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RESOLUTION

Settlement, Compliance & Follow Through

Finalizing the resolution process while helping you stay compliant moving forward.

About Me

Get Clear Legal Guidance & Practical Tax Resolution.

I believe effective tax representation is built on clarity, strategy and steady guidance through every stage of the process.

Experienced Representation For Complex Tax Matters

Federal Tax Resolution Focus

Representing individuals and businesses facing IRS disputes, tax debt, audits and collection actions.

Strategic IRS Representation

Every matter is approached with careful analysis, practical legal strategy and long-term financial consideration.

Practical Resolution Based Legal Guidance

Clear communication throughout the process so clients understand where things stand and what comes next.

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Why Clients Choose To Work With Me

Strategic Legal Support For Complex Tax Matters

Focused tax representation designed to protect your finances, reduce IRS pressure and create a practical path toward resolution.

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Tax Law Focused Representation

Focused legal guidance for IRS disputes, audits, tax debt matters and federal tax resolution strategy.

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Direct IRS Communication

Representation and negotiation with the IRS on your behalf throughout the resolution process.

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Resolution Strategy Built Around You

Every matter is evaluated individually to build a strategy aligned with your financial and legal situation.

Every tax matter requires careful legal analysis, strategic planning and a resolution approach tailored to the client's financial situation.

Tax Debt Calculator

Estimate Your Savings vs. Paying The IRS In Full.

A simplified projection assuming Offer in Compromise eligibility. Actual outcomes depend on Reasonable Collection Potential and IRS review.

Case File

BR-2026-1155

Calculating

Total Tax Debt Owed

$75,000

$5,000$1,000,000

Years of Penalties + Interest

3 years

1 year18 years

Annual Household Income

$85,000

$20,000$500,000

Projected Outcome

Estimated Savings

$80,858

84% reduction vs. paying IRS

If you pay IRS in full (3y w/ penalties)

$95,858

Cumulative penalties + interest

+ $20,858

Estimated settlement (Offer in Compromise)

$15,000

$0$95,858
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ESTIMATE ONLY. Not a guarantee of settlement. Your actual Offer in Compromise eligibility is determined by IRS analysis of Reasonable Collection Potential under §7122.

FAQ

Answers To Common Tax & IRS Questions

Clear answers to common concerns involving IRS disputes, audits, tax debt, penalties and resolution options.

I handle a wide range of tax law matters including IRS tax debt, IRS audits, tax penalties, wage garnishments, bank levies, Offer in Compromise cases, installment agreements, tax settlements and federal tax resolution matters for both individuals and businesses.

Depending on your financial situation, IRS debt relief options may include Offer in Compromise, penalty abatement, installment agreements or other tax resolution strategies designed to reduce financial pressure and resolve outstanding tax obligations.

If you receive an IRS notice, audit letter or collection warning, it is important to review it immediately. Ignoring IRS notices can lead to penalties, garnishments, bank levies and additional enforcement actions.

Yes. I represent clients facing IRS audits, tax penalties, underreported income claims, late filing issues and other federal tax disputes involving both personal and business taxes.

An Offer in Compromise is an IRS tax settlement program that may allow qualified taxpayers to settle tax debt for less than the full balance owed based on financial eligibility and collection potential.

Client Testimonials

Real Tax Resolution Results.

Trusted by individuals and businesses navigating IRS disputes, tax debt, audits and complex financial matters across the country.

Michael Turner

Michael Turner

Founder, Turner Holdings

5 stars

Brett helped us navigate a complicated IRS issue that had been building for years. Everything was handled professionally, clearly, and with a level of strategy that immediately gave us confidence in the process.

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Let's Discuss Your Tax Matter Confidentially.

Confidential consultations for individuals and businesses facing IRS disputes, tax debt, audits, penalties and other complex tax matters.