Business Details
39 Years
experience
Tax Law & Business Legal Services Westminster CO
Our firm specializes in tax law and business transactions, combining over four decades of legal and accounting expertise. Founded in 1987, we represent taxpayers in federal and state tax controversies, including IRS audits, collections, and litigation. Our services extend to business formation, contract drafting, and tax planning, leveraging our dual background as both attorneys and certified public accountants. We counsel clients on entity selection, including corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, while providing strategic guidance on complex tax issues. With a focus on practical solutions, we assist businesses through all stages, from formation to dissolution.Our team includes former IRS representatives, offering insider knowledge of tax authority procedures. We maintain a strong commitment to education, having authored numerous tax law publications and conducted seminars nationwide. Our approach emphasizes negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, though we possess extensive courtroom experience when necessary. We serve clients across Colorado and accept referrals from professionals nationwide. Our reputation for resolving complex tax matters has established us as a trusted resource in both legal and accounting communities.
Services
IRS Collections
Tax Court Litigation
Business Formation
Tax Planning
Contract Drafting
Entity Selection
Audit Representation
Offers in Compromise
Innocent Spouse Relief
Business Dissolution
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal and tax accounting expertise.
- Our team includes former IRS representatives with insider procedural knowledge.
- We provide strategic business formation guidance for all entity types.
- Our attorneys have authored numerous tax law publications and educational materials.
- We maintain a strong track record in tax court litigation and negotiation.
Services
IRS Collections
We represent taxpayers facing IRS collection actions, including levies, liens, and wage garnishments. Our team negotiates installment agreements and offers in compromise to resolve back taxes. With former IRS representatives on staff, we understand collection procedures and work to protect client assets while achieving compliance.
Business Formation
We advise on optimal business structures and handle formation for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Our services include drafting operating agreements, tax planning, and regulatory compliance. We help clients understand liability protection and tax implications when establishing new businesses in Colorado and beyond.
Tax Court Litigation
Our firm represents clients in tax court for disputed IRS assessments and collection matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we prepare cases for trial while pursuing settlement opportunities. We handle complex tax controversies involving audits, unfiled returns, and penalty abatements for individuals and businesses.
Contract Drafting
We draft and review business contracts, partnership agreements, and commercial leases. Our services ensure legal protections while addressing tax implications. We help clients structure agreements for business purchases, joint ventures, and operational arrangements to minimize future disputes.
Audit Representation
We represent clients during IRS and state tax audits, handling document requests and examiner communications. Our team works to resolve discrepancies while minimizing additional tax liabilities. We prepare clients for audit interviews and negotiate settlements when audit findings result in proposed adjustments.
People
Michael P. Merrion, P.C
Attorney & CPA
With over 40 years of experience, Michael P. Merrion, P.C specializes in tax law and business transactions. He holds law and tax law advanced degrees, authored numerous publications, and served as tax expert witness. His background includes former CPA practice and IRS audit representation experience.
Audrey D. Dean
Tax Representative
Audrey Dean brings 30 years of IRS experience, including senior roles in Taxpayer Advocate Service. She specializes in resolving complex tax controversies and served as IRS Congressional liaison for Colorado. Her expertise includes audit procedures and collection alternatives.
Questions
What tax services do you specialize in?
We specialize in IRS audits, collections, tax court litigation, offers in compromise, and innocent spouse relief cases.
Do you handle business formation services?
Yes, we guide clients through selecting and forming corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and other business entities.
What makes your firm unique?
Our dual legal and accounting expertise, including former IRS representation experience, provides unique insights into tax matters.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we accept referrals from professionals nationwide and represent clients in multiple state tax controversies.
What business legal services do you offer?
We provide contract drafting, business restructuring, tax planning, and dispute resolution services for all business stages.
How do you handle complex tax disputes?
We employ strategic negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and aggressive litigation when necessary to resolve cases.
