Tax Controversy & Resolution
When you are facing the IRS or a state tax agency, you need an experienced attorney in your corner. I represent individuals and families nationwide in all types of tax disputes.
IRS Audit Defense
Nationwide representation for correspondence, office, and field audits. I handle all communication with the IRS so you never face them alone.
Tax Debt Relief
Releasing liens, levies, and garnishments. Offers in compromise, payment plans, currently not collectible status, and penalty abatement.
Tax Appeals
Challenging IRS and state tax decisions through the Office of Appeals, Tax Court petitions, audit reconsideration, and penalty abatement.
Unfiled Tax Returns
Filing back taxes, reconstructing records from IRS transcripts and third-party data, and negotiating with the IRS to resolve past-due obligations.
Unpaid Payroll Taxes
Resolving payroll tax liabilities, trust fund recovery penalties, and IRS 941 compliance issues for business owners.
Tax Court Representation
Petition the U.S. Tax Court to challenge IRS deficiency notices. I handle small case and regular proceedings, settlements, and appeals.
Tax Preparation & Business Planning
Proactive planning and professional return preparation to keep you compliant and minimize what you owe.
Business Tax & Planning
Entity selection, S-Corp optimization, transactional tax, M&A tax due diligence, estimated taxes, and retirement plan strategies.
Selling Your Business
Tax-aware exit counsel from an attorney who has been on the other side of private equity. Negotiate the structure and terms before you sign the LOI.
Family Business Succession
Generational transfers, internal sales, buy-sell agreements, and ESOP fit assessments. Keep what your family built in your family.
Sell-Side Tax Due Diligence
For owners going to market. Find the issues a buyer will find, before they find them. Pairs with my entity-specific DD checklists.
Buy-Side Tax Due Diligence
For small businesses growing through acquisition. Know what you are buying, who carries the exposure, and how to structure the deal.
Estate Planning & Administration
Protect your family, preserve your assets, and plan ahead with estate planning tailored to your circumstances.
Estate Planning
Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives tailored to Michigan law and your family's needs.
Probate & Trust Administration
Michigan probate administration, personal representative duties, creditor claims, estate accounting, and trust settlement.
Estate & Gift Tax
Estate and gift tax planning, return preparation, and strategies to minimize transfer taxes across generations.
Why Maule Law
Personal Attention
You work directly with an attorney who knows your name and your situation. No call centers. No revolving door of associates.
Big 4 Experience, Fair Pricing
Deep expertise from top law firms and Big 4 consulting, delivered at rates everyday families can afford.
Tax and Estate Under One Roof
Integrated strategies that address the full picture of your legal and financial life, not just one piece of it.