IRS & Alabama Tax Representation


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Huntsville Attorney with CPA Experience Handling IRS Audits, Collections & Tax Disputes

If you received an IRS letter, audit notice, tax assessment, lien, levy, or an Alabama Department of Revenue notice, you don’t have to face it alone.

At Bowman Law Firm, we represent individuals, families, professionals, and small business owners across Huntsville, Madison County, and North Alabama. As an attorney with Certified Public Accountant experience, I handle every part of a tax matter — from restoring compliance to negotiating directly with IRS agents, Revenue Officers, Appeals Officers, and Alabama DOR representatives.

How We Help

IRS AUDITS & EXAMINATIONS

  • Audit notices (letters, CP2000, correspondence audits)

  • Full representation in all audit phases

  • Document preparation & submission

  • Audit reconsideration

  • IRS Appeals preparation and negotiation.

Unfiled Returns & Compliance Cleanup

  • Filing multiple years of unfiled tax returns

  • Reconstructing income when records are missing

  • Correcting improperly filed returns

  • Restoring compliance so the IRS will negotiate

  • Penalty relief where available.

IRS Collections, Liens & Levies

  • Wage garnishment releases

  • Bank levy releases

  • Removal or subordination of tax liens

  • Stopping collection actions

  • Negotiating manageable payment solutions

Offer in Compromise (OIC)

  • Detailed financial analysis to determine eligibility

  • Preparing and submitting the OIC package

  • Responding to IRS requests

  • Appeals if IRS rejects an offer

  • Strategy for partial-pay or alternative resolutions

Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) Tax Issues

  • Alabama sales/use tax audits

  • Alabama business tax assessments

  • ADOR payment plan negotiations

  • Alabama income tax disputes

  • Security clearance-related tax issues

Business & Entity Tax Strategy

  • Tax-efficient business structures (LLC, S-Corp, partnerships)

  • Payroll and trust fund tax matters

  • Compliance systems to avoid future audit exposure

  • Multi-year tax cleanup for small businesses

In situations where tax debt was created by a spouse or former spouse, relief may be available through the IRS Innocent Spouse, Separation of Liability, or Equitable Relief programs. I evaluate eligibility, prepare the IRS request, and represent clients through the review and appeals process. This option is often used when there are concerns about joint liability, divorce, or financial hardship.

WHY WORK WITH AN ATTORNEY WITH CPA EXPERIENCE

Dual tax and legal experience — one point of contact

Most tax matters require both legal and accounting analysis. As an Attorney with CPA experience and an LL.M. in Taxation, I provide:

  • One-on-one representation — no associates or junior attorneys

  • Direct communication for every stage of your case

  • Strategic tax law analysis backed by accounting expertise

  • 30+ years of experience in IRS and Alabama tax matters

  • Local representation for Huntsville and North Alabama taxpayers

This combination allows me to guide clients through even the most complex IRS and state tax issues with precision and clarity.

Gene Bowman attorney and cpa helping to solve irs and alabama tax problems in huntsville area

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Immediately. Deadlines are short and missing them can cause liens, levies, or garnishments.

  • Yes. Audit reconsideration and IRS Appeals are available in many cases.

  • Sometimes. Eligibility depends on income, expenses, assets, and IRS guidelines.

  • Absolutely. I routinely handle multi-year cleanup projects and restore compliance so the IRS will negotiate.

  • Yes. I regularly represent businesses in payroll, withholding, and sales tax matters.

Ready to Resolve Your Tax Issue?

You don’t have to face the IRS or Alabama DOR alone. Contact Bowman Law Firm to discuss your situation and begin moving toward a resolution.