Michael Raff Email & Phone Number

With a focus representing taxpayer rights before the IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue, income tax compliance and tax planning. Contact: www.rafflawllc.com P: 847-553-4800 E: Michael@rafflawllc.comIRS Tax Controversy RepresentationPre-Assessment:*Audit Defense*Appeals Requests*United States Tax Court Representation*Voluntary Disclosure Program Planning*Streamlined (Foreign and Domestic) Offshore Procedure RepresentationPost-Assessment:*Offer in Compromise*Installment Agreements*Currently Non Collectible (CNC) Status*Innocent Spouse*Penalty AbatementIllinois Department of Revenue Tax Controversy RepresentationPre-Assessment:*Audit Representation*Fast Track Resolution Requests (Mediation)*Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Representation*Voluntary Disclosure Program PlanningPost-Assessment:*Penalty and Interest Abatement Requests*Offer in Compromise*Temporary Restraining Order Requests.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Skokie, Illinois, Us

I led a team of attorneys representing individuals and businesses before the IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue across the spectrum of tax controversy issues:o Vigorously advocated for clients through all levels of the IRS (Exam, Appeals, US Tax Court) as well as the Illinois Department of Revenue (Audit, Fast Track Resolution, Tax Tribunal). Settled tax matters against the Department of Justice.o Resolved Federal and Illinois collection matters utilizing all available programs, including Domestic Voluntary Disclosures, Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, and Non-Collectible status. Successfully argued for Innocent Spouse, Penalty Abatement and Lien Withdrawal requests to maximize outcomes for clients.o Prepared and submitted Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program and Streamlined Domestic/Foreign Offshore Procedure amnesty packages to bring individuals with previously undeclared foreign assets into filing compliance.o Defended individuals and businesses during Federal and Illinois criminal investigations and litigation.I drafted and signed individual (1040) and business (1120, 1120S, 1065) tax and informational (8938, 5471, 3520, FinCEN 114) returns using Lacerte and ProSeries tax software.

I represented over 250 clients in their tax resolution cases with the IRS and state governments through a three step process: conducted investigations with IRS and state government agents to determine the extent of a client’s tax liability; achieved compliance by coordinating with in-house accountants to file a client’s necessary tax returns; and resolved the outstanding tax liabilities by presenting a thorough case review to a client that detailed his current and future financial condition and laid out the best strategies to resolve his tax liability.I communicated with clients regularly to maintain accurate household income and expense figures. I tracked and managed case files and upcoming tasks using the Microsoft Suite and IRSLogics.

I reviewed and analyzed the privileged and responsive nature of documents in connection with complex civil litigation matters including: mergers and acquisition, anti-trust matters and federal investigations. Through these processes I gained invaluable experience across multiple areas of law. Specifically, discovering what critical data is necessary to successfully litigate a case.

Irving, Tx, Us

I accurately and efficiently reviewed documents for terms with legal implications. I also assisted counsel with special projects to expedite the review process.

I assisted traders with their daily trading activities. I researched companies for potential stock, options and futures trades while engaging in technical analysis to suggest high probability trades. I also created spreadsheets to keep detailed records for trading activity in Microsoft Excel.

Coordinated discovery and assisted with trial preparation

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Master Of Laws - Llm (Tax), Certificate In International Taxation

Jd, Law

Bs, Psychology