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Cumberland Law Group, LLC is licensed in the State of Georgia and not licensed in the State of California. Our practice in California is limited to IRS Federal Tax only.

Worried about dealing with State and IRS tax issues on your own? Get help from experienced legal counsel!

You opened the letter from the IRS expecting to find thousands in tax returns and credits, only to discover that you owe them money…thousands and thousands of dollars of your hard-earned money. The lapse wasn’t on purpose, but maybe while you were ill or other impacted by disasters like wildfires or COVID-19, or when your company took a downturn you missed tax deadlines over the years.

Don’t be alarmed – Call Cumberland Tax Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA, for a free one-hour, no-obligation consultation to learn about your options for fixing this problem as quickly as possible so that you may rectify or resolve your issues with the IRS.

Don’t wait for more fines and penalties. Call Alex Mitchell Today! Phone : (323) 601-1518

Cumberland Law Group, LLC is a BBB accredited law firm that strives to develop and maintain strong personal relationships with each client. We help hundreds of Los Angeles individuals and businesses resolve IRS issues every year by dealing directly on their behalf in all matters related to tax filings for both state taxes as well the federal government agency located within your hometown – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Our tax attorneys in LA take time after meeting whether online or face-to-face. 

We take the time to listen and find out what matters most, whether it be dealing with your IRS problems on your behalf or resolving a matter quickly so it doesn’t interfere with business. At our firm, only experienced tax attorneys work with you!

Our Tax Attorney Team

Managing Attorney

Alex Mitchell, Esq.

Alex O'Neal Mitchell - Tax Attorney Atlanta, GA

Alex Mitchell’s practice focuses primarily on Federal (IRS) tax controversy, criminal defense, and personal injury. Mitchell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University (JSU). While at JSU, he served as an assistant video coordinator for the football team. After graduating from JSU, Alex received a scholarship to attend Southern University Law Center. At Southern University Law Center, Alex was an active member of the American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, Black Law Student Association, Law Students for Reproductive Justice, Criminal Law Society (Secretary), and Sports and Entertainment Legal Association (Finance Director). After graduation, he obtained his license to practice law in Georgia.

Professional Memberships and Awards:

  • State Bar of California (pending)
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court of Georgia, Northern Circuit
  • United States Tax Court
  • United States Court of Appeals
  • 2022 Power 100 Honoree by the National Bar Association
 

Why People Trust Cumberland Law Group

* A Rated with the Better business bureau(BBB)
* Hundreds of successful outcomes for our clients
* Only a tax attorney will handle your case
* 100% Free, No-Obligation Consultation

What Our Client's Have To Say:

"My Grandfather and I had a pleasure allowing the Attorneys at Cumberland Law Group to assist us with our legal problems. My grandfather nor myself live in Atlanta and we didn’t miss a beat. Thanks Cumberland Law Group."
"I have been recommending clients to Cumberland Law Group LLC for a little over a year. The staff is professional, diligent and very knowledgeable in tax law. Their services range from simple tax planning to extreme tax litigation cases. As an experienced Enrolled Agent, I know the complexity of these cases and feel very confident recommending clients to them. It is very easy to schedule a consultation with the staff. You will be impressed with the feedback from the consultation."
"Cumberland Law Group was extremely professional, thorough and quick in helping me with my needs. Their assistance was key during one of my most stressful times. I would highly recommend their services."

Recent Results

Premise Liability: Client Awarded $75,000 (2021)
Auto Accident: Client Awarded $45,000 (2021)
Lien Withdrawal: Client owed over $50,000 and needed a lien removal to sale her home. Results: IRS settled for under $20,000 to remove the Federal tax lien from the property.(2018)
Currently-Not-Collectible(CNC): Client owed over $13,000. Client is currently in CNC and protected from IRS enforcement action.(2018)
Offer In Compromise: Clients had a joint liability of over $40,000. The clients were successful candidates for the IRS Offer In Compromise program. Results: The IRS accepted our offer of $20. (2017)
Fresh-Start Installment Agreement: Client owed over $33,000. Client is currently in a $200 installment agreement and no Federal Tax Liens will be filed.(2018)
Offer In Compromise: Clients had a liability of over $100,000 (Georgia Dept. of Revenue). The client was a successful candidate for the GA Offer In Compromise program. Results: GA accepted our offer of $34,000. The client entered into a 60 month installment agreement to pay the offer amount of $34,000.(2018)
Lien Withdrawal: Client owed over $70,000 and needed a lien removal to sale home within 30 days. Results: IRS settled for under $15,000 to remove the Federal tax lien from the property.(April 2019)
Wage Garnishment Release: Client owed over $15,000 and the IRS started wage garnishment from monthly paycheck.Results: IRS released the wage garnishment and settled for an installment agreement(October 2019)
Bank Levy Release: Client owed over $140,000 and the IRS seized the client's bank account. Results: IRS released the levy and determined the client was Currently-Not-Collectible. (2020)
Partial Installment Agreement: Client owed over $100,000. Client is currently in an installment agreement and protected from IRS enforcement action. (2021)
Currently-Not-Collectible(CNC): Client owed over $50,000 from tax preparer penalties. Client is currently in CNC and protected from IRS enforcement action.(2020)

CASE RESULTS

Currently-Not-Collectible (CNC)

Taxpayer owed over $200,000. Result: Entered into CNC ($0 payment).

Audit Reconsideration

Taxpayer owed over $16,000 for tax year 2014. Result: IRS approved audit reconsideration for $0.

Tax Court

The Court ruled that the Taxpayer did not have a tax liability.

Installment Agreement

Tax Lien Release

Penalty Abatement

Practice Areas

Penalty Abatement ​

Currently-Not-Collectible​

Tax Lien Removal

Levy and Wage Garnishment

Criminal Tax

Sales Tax

Payroll Tax

FAQ

Most frequently asked questions and answers

Rates for tax audits have been steadily rising. The IRS has become more aggressive in the number and quality of tax audits. If you have been notified by the IRS or a state tax agency that your tax return has been selected for review, it is very important that you do not disregard notices. Doing so may have serious consequences, including loosing your appeal and legal rights. Getting professional help from a tax attorney is important to protect your rights and achieving the right result. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in handling income tax audits, sales tax audits, payroll and employment tax audits, and estate tax audits.

Installment Agreements: If a taxpayer cannot pay the tax owed in full, the taxpayer has the option of setting up an installment agreement. The IRS is generally prohibited from taking collection action (except the filing of a Notice of Federal Tax Lien) when an installment agreement proposal is pending, or when an installment agreement is in force. This important tool protects a taxpayer from a bank levy, wage garnishment and seizure of property. The same arrangement can be worked out with state taxing authorities.

Offer In Compromise: An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that resolves the taxpayer’s tax liability. The IRS has the authority to settle, or compromise, federal tax liabilities by accepting less than full payment under certain circumstances. The IRS may legally compromise for one of the following reasons: Doubt as to Liability, Doubt as to Collectibility, and Effective Tax Administration. 

Currently Not Collectible(CNC): This is a very popular option for those taxpayers who can’t afford monthly payments but may have assets of value that they do not want to sell or have taken from them.  If your current monthly income is less than your monthly expenses, this is a good place to start when choosing a resolution path. It is important to consult with a tax attorney regarding CNC. 

If you fail to pay what you owe to the IRS on time, the government won’t just wait patiently for you to resolve the situation. The IRS imposes tax penalties and fines on your account almost immediately after you miss the due date. The longer you wait to pay what you owe or negotiate a tax settlement, the worse your income tax penalties will become. Eventually, you might even face seizure of your assets or your business to cover your debt.

If you meet certain eligibility guidelines, a tax attorney may be able to receive penalty abatement.  Also a tax attorney may be able to negotiate tax settlements to help you resolve your debt once and for all.

 

The IRS issues a one-time levy to your bank account and has rights to all of the funds in your accounts, up to the total balance due. A bank levy can only be released within 21 days from the date it was issued.

The IRS only seizes the funds in the account when the levy was placed. If you make additional deposits during that time such as direct deposit paychecks, the IRS has to issue a new levy to get those funds. If you have outstanding checks or automatic payments when the freeze goes into effect, you may want to make a deposit to cover those impending withdrawal.If you have a bank levy please call us and speak with a tax attorney ASAP due to the strict release deadlines.

 Taxpayers are required to file a tax return. Your return reports to the IRS what your income was for the previous year.

When filing, the taxpayer often has several options of what is called “filing status.” The two most common filing statuses are Single and Married Filing Jointly. If an individual is unmarried, files as single and owes taxes for that return, the obligation to pay the taxes belongs to that individual, and no one else. If the individual, for whatever reason, failed to pay his taxes, the IRScan only go after him. 

However, married couples usually choose the Married Filing Jointly filing status. While this filing status usually only proves beneficial, a tax return filed in this manner is a “joint return,” and it creates a joint liability to pay the tax due. What this means is that the tax due on the return becomes legally due by both parties, and the IRS may choose to pursue both or only one party. 

There is however, a way to gain relief from tax owed on a joint return if the tax liability is solely the fault of the other spouse. This is called Innocent Spouse Relief. It is important to consult with a tax attorney regarding the conditions for an Innocent Spouse Relief. 

Your first DUI in Georgia will be viewed as a misdemeanor offense. This wrongdoing offense in Georgia is punishable with as long as 1 year in prison. For the most part, a DUI offense in Georgia will not be a felony until the fourth DUI conviction inside a ten (10) year time span. In any case, a second DUI in Georgia will be viewed as a lawful offense on the off chance that you have caused property harm or sometimes, genuine real damage and passing.

When arrested for a first DUI in Georgia (or your first within the last 5 years of your last DUI permit suspension), the Georgia Department of Driver Services will quickly look for a 1 year suspension of your driver’s permit with genuine confinements on a restricted driving license. The driver isn’t qualified for permit reestablishment for in any event 90 days, and still, after all that not until the driver indicates evidence of attendance at a confirmed DUI school. 

 

Our Process

Consultation

A tax attorney will advise the best options for tax relief. 

Stage 1: Examination

In-dept investigation of your IRS or state agency notices.

Stage 2: Relief

Negotiate the best possible resolution with the IRS or state tax agencies.

Stage 3: Tax Planning

How to avoid future tax issues with the IRS and state tax agencies.

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Locations

Los Angeles Office: 445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor #CLG Los Angeles, CA 90071

 

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