Serving Detroit & the Wayne County Metro
Tax Attorney in Detroit, Michigan
I am James Maule, a Michigan tax attorney serving Detroit and the surrounding metro. I represent individuals, gig workers, and small businesses in IRS and Michigan tax disputes, City of Detroit income tax issues, and the planning that keeps problems from coming back, working with you directly the whole way.
Tax Help for Detroit Taxpayers
Detroit's tax landscape has layers many other Michigan cities do not. On top of federal and state tax, the City of Detroit levies its own income tax on residents and on people who work in the city, which means a single missed filing can turn into three separate problems. Add an economy built on automotive and manufacturing, a large base of gig and rideshare workers, small businesses and restaurants, and active real estate investing, and the result is a lot of returns the IRS and the state flag for a closer look.
I serve the Detroit metro from my Michigan practice. Most tax controversy work is handled by phone, email, and secure document exchange, so you do not need to take a day off to sit in a waiting room, and we can meet in person when a matter calls for it.
Areas Served Near Detroit
- •Dearborn
- •Livonia
- •Southfield
- •Warren
- •Troy
- •Royal Oak
- •Grosse Pointe
- •Sterling Heights
Wayne County & Metro Detroit. IRS matters handled nationwide; Michigan tax and estate matters across the state.
Why Detroit Clients Work With Me
U.S. Tax Court sits in Detroit
When a federal tax case cannot be resolved with the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court holds trial sessions in Detroit. I handle Tax Court matters and can take your case through that process if it comes to it.
City, state, and federal tax
Detroit is one of the few Michigan cities with its own income tax. I help with City of Detroit income tax issues alongside Michigan Treasury and IRS matters, so every layer is accounted for.
Built for how Detroit earns
Rideshare and gig income, small-business and restaurant returns, manufacturing-sector workers, and real estate investors each carry distinct audit exposure. I focus on the problems metro Detroit taxpayers actually run into.
How I Help Detroit Clients
Whether the problem is a notice in the mail or a plan you have been putting off, here is where I can step in.
IRS Audit Representation
I deal with the IRS so you do not have to, from the first notice through resolution.
Tax Debt Relief
Installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty relief for back taxes.
Unfiled Returns
Get back into compliance and stop the penalties before the IRS files for you.
U.S. Tax Court
When a case cannot be settled with the IRS, I take it to Tax Court.
Business Tax
Entity choices, payroll tax problems, and planning for small businesses.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, and probate handled with the tax consequences in mind.