For business owners facing an IRS or Massachusetts tax examination, appeal, collection matter, penalty, or other unresolved tax dispute, speaking with a tax controversy attorney can help clarify the situation before taking the next step.

Lau Legal Services PLLC, based in Westford, Massachusetts, represents individuals and businesses in federal and state tax controversy matters.

To learn more about the firm's practice or schedule a consultation, visit laulegalservices.us.

Getting a letter from the IRS saying you owe more taxes can be frustrating, especially when you believe the IRS got something wrong.

But here's something many taxpayers don't realize: just because the IRS says you owe additional taxes doesn't necessarily mean the IRS gets the final word.

Depending on your situation, you may have the right to challenge the IRS's findings through the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.

The process isn't always straightforward, though. Different notices come with different rights, procedures, and deadlines. Understanding where you are in the process is often just as important as understanding why you disagree with the IRS.