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The IRS has professionals on their side. You should too.
An IRS audit, a tax dispute, a collections notice. These aren't situations to navigate alone. Archer Lewis represents you directly before federal, state, and local tax authorities, handling every step of the process so you can focus on running your business.
Our Approach
Direct representation before the IRS.
Most business owners who get an IRS notice do one of two things: ignore it or panic. Neither helps. The right response is accurate, prompt, and handled by someone who understands exactly what the IRS is looking for. Archer Lewis represents businesses and individuals before the IRS and state tax authorities across every type of dispute, from routine correspondence to full audits and appeals, managing the process from start to finish and keeping you informed along the way.
What's Included
Every stage of tax authority representation covered
Whether you're responding to a routine notice or defending against a full audit, Archer Lewis manages the entire process on your behalf.
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IRS Audit Representation
We handle all IRS communication, documentation, and responses. You don't deal with the auditor directly.
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State & Local Tax Representation
Tax disputes don't stop at the federal level. We represent you before state and local authorities too.
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IRS Notice Response
Got a letter from the IRS? We read it, interpret it, and respond accurately, before deadlines expire.
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Tax Appeals
If an audit result is wrong, we appeal it. Through the IRS Office of Appeals or tax court if it comes to that.
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Collections & Liens
Facing a tax lien, levy, or collections action? We work to resolve it, through payment plans, offers in compromise, or penalty abatement.
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Penalty Abatement
First-time penalties and penalties with reasonable cause can often be reduced or removed. We make that case on your behalf.
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Offer in Compromise
When the full amount owed isn't collectible, an offer in compromise may settle your tax debt for less. We evaluate whether you qualify and handle the process.
Early representation changes the outcome of a tax dispute.
Penalties and interest continue to accrue while a dispute is unresolved, and liens can affect your credit and your ability to operate. Businesses that engage representation early, before a situation escalates, are consistently in a stronger position. Archer Lewis gets involved as soon as you receive a notice.
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Common Questions
What people ask when they get an IRS notice.
Don't respond directly, and don't ignore it. Contact Archer Lewis immediately. We review the notice, determine exactly what's being requested, and take over all communication with the IRS on your behalf. The worst outcomes in audits almost always come from taxpayers who responded without representation.
Yes. We represent clients before state and local tax authorities nationwide, not just the IRS. State audits follow different rules and timelines, and having someone who knows the specific state's process matters.
A notice is a letter requesting information, flagging a discrepancy, or notifying you of a balance due. An audit is a formal examination of your return. Both require a careful, accurate response, and both carry consequences if handled incorrectly.
An offer in compromise lets you settle your tax debt with the IRS for less than the full amount owed, when paying in full would create financial hardship. Not everyone qualifies, and the application process is detailed. We evaluate your situation honestly before recommending it.
The IRS generally has three years to audit a return, six years if significant income was underreported, and no limit if fraud is involved. State agencies have their own statutes of limitations. The earlier you engage representation in a dispute, the more options you have.
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