Why a tax attorney gives the rulebook away.

I am Darrin T. Mish. I practice federal tax law in Tampa, Florida, and my practice is limited to IRS collection, examination and controversy work. I publish this library because the worst outcomes I see rarely come from bad facts. They come from missed rights: a deadline nobody explained, a form nobody filed, an advocate nobody called.

The IRS does not hide your rights. It just does not volunteer them in a way most people can use. Your ten statutory rights sit in section 7803(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is free. Your transcripts are a few clicks away. Forms 2848 and 8821 take less time to fill out than most people spend on hold. This site explains each of those tools in plain English and cites the rule behind it.

Plenty of readers will handle their own situations after reading these guides. That is a good outcome. Others will decide they want help. That is a good outcome too, as long as they hire someone as an informed client.

Credentials

• Member of The Florida Bar since 1993, Bar No. 986641
• Also admitted to practice in Colorado and Texas
• Admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court
• Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States
• Principal office: 15421 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33613

Federal tax controversies before the IRS are handled nationwide. You do not need to live in Florida to talk with the firm. The consultation is free: (813) 229-7100.

Ready to start reading? Begin with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights or browse the full library.