Resolving IRS and Alabama Tax Problems
About Bowman Law Firm
Tax Representation for Huntsville & Madison County Built on 30+ Years of Legal and CPA Experience
Since founding Bowman Law Firm in 2005, my work has centered on protecting individuals, families, and small business owners from the stress and financial consequences of tax problems. With my combined legal and accounting background, I handle every part of a tax matter—from reconstructing income and securing compliance to negotiating directly with IRS agents, Revenue Officers, and the Alabama Department of Revenue.
My goal is simple:
Resolve the tax problem, protect the client, reduce exposure, and restore peace of mind.
Why Clients Choose Bowman Law Firm
Attorney + CPA Experience — one of the most effective combinations for tax disputes.
Direct representation — no assistants or junior lawyers.
Hands-on advocacy with IRS audits, collections, OICs, liens, payroll tax issues, payroll trust fund matters, and complex multi-year cleanup cases.
Local firm, local accountability — serving Huntsville, Madison County, Guntersville, and North Alabama.
Clear, direct communication and realistic expectations.
Strategic guidance on tax-driven business structures, estate tax matters, and Alabama tax issues.
What to Expect When You Work With Me
Working with clients is based on:
Straightforward explanations
Prompt communication
A personalized plan
Step-by-step guidance through IRS processes
We deal with the IRS so you don’t have to.
Whether you’re facing an audit, liens, back taxes, missing filings, or an offer-in-compromise, you won’t face the IRS alone.
Credentials
Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M., MASTERS OF LAW IN TAX, 1990
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW Juris Doctor, 1987
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS B.S., Accounting, 1984
Activities & Affiliations
U.S. Tax Court
Alabama Bar Association, Member
Tax Law Section, State Bar, Member
Alabama Society of CPAs, Member (retired)
Rotary Club, Member
U.S. District Court, North Alabama
Bar Admissions
Alabama
Overview of Gene Bowman, Tax Attorney
Raised in Huntsville, Alabama, I graduated from Grissom High School before earning my accounting degree from the University of Alabama, where I was a member of Beta Alpha Psi and made the Dean’s List multiple times. I later earned my J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law and was awarded an academic scholarship to attend Washington University, where I completed my LL.M. in Taxation.
Experience
Over the course of my career, I have represented individuals and businesses in both federal and state courts. I have assisted clients requiring travel from Canada to India, handling tax matters, cross-border issues, and M&A due diligence.
Our firm has represented clients before:
IRS agents
IRS audit divisions
IRS Appeals
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Alabama Administrative Law Judge
Alabama State Circuit Court
We have:
Mitigated or defeated IRS assessments and notices
Negotiated settlements with the Alabama Department of Revenue
Successfully resolved Offers in Compromise
Secured Innocent Spouse Relief
Closed multi-year tax debt problems for individuals and businesses.
I have also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and remain active in the community as a Board Member and co-founder of Children First, a local Huntsville charity supporting elementary school students.
Before opening my firm, I served as:
Senior Manager at a Big Four worldwide consulting firm
Director of Taxation and Legal Counsel for multinational publicly traded corporations
Attorney focused on complex tax strategy and resolution.
Ready to Discuss Your Case
If you’re dealing with an IRS or Alabama tax issue, I can help you understand your options and start resolving the problem.