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  • HomeAustin Business Lawyer Texas Tax Attorney John McDuff · Serving Businesses in Austin and Throughout Central Texas I thrive on challenging cases in business law and tax law. I have been called upon to litigate matters with millions of dollars at stake, to engineer transactions involving tens of millions, and to get clients out of tax jams that also involve millions. The quality of my work is well recognized by my clients, and I have received the AV rating* under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system. Call me at 512.457.1177 or email my law offices to schedule an appointment. Service Second to None My business clients appreciate the direct access to personalized legal advice that our one-on-one attorney-client relationship offers. As a sole practitioner, I am fully invested in my clients’ pursuit of workable solutions to perplexing legal problems. I personally handle your legal matter and take your calls, unless I am in a meeting, on the phone, or asleep. I respond to your e-mails, when I receive your e-mails, on the same basis. I am willing to work for you, 24/7/365. I have limited my practice by choice to business and taxation law for 30 years. As a lawyer who…
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Over 20 Years of Business and
Tax Law Experience

My practice has always been exclusively in the areas of business litigation and transactions, as well as tax litigation and tax collection. As a result, I have concentrated experience in my practice areas. My relationship with you will be on a one-on-one basis, throughout your matter. I will give you true personal service.

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“I would highly recommend John as someone who will help the little guy, when he gets run over by the big guy.”

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“We operate in a foggy area, and John cleared us up.”

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“I highly recommend John, especially if you need to negotiate with the IRS.”

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“After looking at several attorneys to handle my case, I selected John.  It was the best decision I could have made.”

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John McDuff Offers Joint Tax Liability for Spouses Litigation Services to the Austin, TX Area

Under federal tax law, married couples who file jointly are each jointly and severally liable for any unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. When one spouse is under-reporting income, avoiding taxes, or engages in some other form of malfeasance, the IRS has the right to take action against the other spouse. If the IRS is seeking payment for unpaid taxes that your spouse incurred, you face serious problems.

Innocent Spouse Relief

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for tax relief under what is known as “innocent spouse relief.” Eligibility depends on whether or not it can be shown that you had knowledge of the understated income and whether or not it would be unjust to hold you responsible for the unpaid taxes. To determine whether you are eligible for this relief, it is important to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable tax lawyer.

If the IRS is seeking to collect against you for your spouse’s actions, your best proof may hinge on the testimony of your spouse. If he or she can testify that you did not have any knowledge of the hidden income and unpaid taxes, it can bolster your case.

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John McDuff will marshal all available evidence to show that you did not have any knowledge of the under-reported taxes, and that you did not receive any benefit from them. With over 20 years of experience working as an Austin tax attorney, you can trust John to handle your case knowledgeably. Call us at 512.457.1177.

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John McDuff, Attorney at Law, practices business and tax law in Austin (Travis County) and throughout Central Texas, and as well as in other states.
Austin Tax Lawyer John McDuff
John McDuff, Attorney at Law
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Austin, TX 78701

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