Tax Controversies & IRS Representation
Tulsa Tax Attorney and Oklahoma Tax Attorney services for federal and state tax controversies: Oklahoma, New York, and nationwide IRS matters.
Clifford N. Ribner is a tax attorney with over 40 years reading complex statutes and representing taxpayers against the IRS and state tax authorities. The core of the practice is tax controversy and tax litigation for people and businesses already in a fight with the IRS or a state tax authority.
Clifford Ribner represents the Gold standard in taxation law. Clifford's depth of knowledge and abilities literally allowed me to sleep at night.
IRS Appeals
Appeal an IRS Revenue Agent or Revenue Officer action before it locks in, including assessments, wage garnishments, liens, and levies.
Read moreOffers in Compromise
When penalties and interest make full payment impossible, an Offer in Compromise can settle what you owe for less, and clear related liens if accepted.
Read moreIRS Penalty Abatement
The IRS assesses penalties for many reasons, sometimes wrongly, unfairly, or against its own rules. Abatement puts those penalties back under the law.
Read moreEmployment Tax Controversies
Employment tax problems can shut a business down. Payroll trust fund issues, worker classification fights, and collection moves need a litigator, not a waiting game.
Read moreDelinquent Tax Returns
Falling behind on returns is dangerous and can raise criminal risk. Coming back into the system works best with an attorney between you and the IRS.
Read moreInnocent Spouse / Injured Spouse
The IRS often tries to collect from one spouse for a liability that belongs to the other spouse or a former spouse. Relief statutes exist for a reason.
Read moreCriminal Tax Investigations
A criminal tax investigation is the most dangerous tax problem a person can face. Early counsel, and silence toward the IRS without that counsel, matter.
Read moreIRS Files and FOIA
You have the right to see the IRS file on you. An attorney who reads coded transcripts and case history can explain what the Service already believes.
Read moreCancellation of Debt Income
When you settle credit cards, bank debt, or other loans, the IRS may treat the forgiven amount as taxable income. Form 1099-C is how they hear about it.
Read moreSpecial Tax Counsel
Other lawyers bring Clifford N. Ribner in when a matter needs specialized tax controversy and litigation counsel for their client.
Read moreOther civil and white-collar litigation
A smaller part of the practice includes other civil and white-collar criminal litigation, trials, and appeals. Tax controversies remain the primary focus.
- Shareholder Disputes - Disputes with other shareholders over ownership, management, and compensation.
- Beneficiaries of Estates - Representation for estate beneficiaries in distribution and related disputes.
- Partnership Disputes - Disputes among partners over management, compensation, and ownership.
- Trial Lawyer - Civil and criminal trial work when the matter fits the practice.
- Securities Fraud - Matters involving securities fraud, including insider trading and market manipulation allegations.
- Insurance Litigation - Coverage, claims, and bad-faith disputes with insurers.
- Personal Injury Litigation - Injury claims arising from negligence, including vehicle accidents and related matters.
- Construction Litigation - Contract, delay, and defect disputes in construction projects.
- Appellate Litigation - Appeals of trial court and administrative decisions.
Contact
To schedule a consultation about a tax controversy, call 918-582-9200.