Common Law

Common Law provides practical tax resolution services for Salt Lake City residents and businesses facing IRS problems. Our approach combines legal expertise with real-world understanding of financial hardship and business challenges that lead to tax issues. We recognize that tax problems often result from circumstances beyond your control - job loss, medical bills, divorce, or business downturns. Rather than judging, we focus on finding workable solutions that fit your current situation. Our team has successfully helped hundreds of clients resolve tax debts ranging from a few thousand dollars to complex cases involving multiple years and six-figure amounts.

Our tax resolution services cover the full spectrum of IRS problems, from simple payment agreements to complex Offer in Compromise negotiations. We handle audit representation, ensuring you have experienced advocates when the IRS examines your returns. Our penalty abatement services have saved clients thousands of dollars by demonstrating reasonable cause or qualifying for first-time penalty relief. For businesses, we address employment tax issues, including trust fund recovery penalties that can create personal liability for owners and officers. We also handle tax lien releases, innocent spouse claims, and currently not collectible determinations for clients experiencing genuine financial hardship. Collection due process hearings and appeals are another key service area where we protect your rights during IRS collection activities.

Your case begins with a comprehensive evaluation where we review your tax situation, financial circumstances, and available options. We explain each potential solution honestly, including realistic timeframes and likely outcomes. Once you decide to proceed, we establish power of attorney and take over all IRS communications immediately. This stops collection calls and gives you breathing room while we develop your case. We then gather necessary documentation, analyze your financial situation, and implement the chosen strategy. Throughout the process, we provide regular updates and explain any developments in terms you can understand without legal jargon.

We serve clients throughout the Salt Lake Valley, including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray, Sandy, and surrounding communities. Our central location makes meetings convenient for clients throughout the metropolitan area. We also work with clients in Utah County, Davis County, and other areas of Utah when their cases require our specific expertise. Many services can be handled remotely, though we prefer in-person meetings for complex cases requiring detailed financial analysis.