In light of recent shakeups at the IRS, the Cumberland Law Group urges North Carolina residents to seek legal assistance for their liens.
The Cumberland Law Group in Charlotte has announced that it is extending legal services to residents in North Carolina ahead of a possible reduction in IRS staffing this year. The firm advises those with tax delinquencies to seek legal assistance before anticipated changes to the agency affect or limit their options.
The Trump administration has proposed sweeping cuts to the IRS, with plans to halve its 90,000-person workforce. While this may result in weaker enforcement, Alex Mitchell, managing attorney of Cumberland Law Group, stated that the real impact of these cuts has yet to be seen, with a high chance of negatively affecting those with liens.
"With fewer staff, the IRS may have less ability to pursue and enforce tax liens, but it could also mean fewer personnel to resolve issues, such as your appeal to a tax lien," Mr. Mitchell said. "Another possibility is the agency adopting a different method of collection that could be more drastic and more difficult for those with outstanding debts."
"If you've been issued a lien by the government, swift action on your part is needed, especially with these recent developments," he added. "Speak with a tax attorney."
A lien issued by the IRS is a legal claim by the federal government on a taxpayer's property when they fail to pay their federal tax debt. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien will be issued after initial attempts to collect the debt fail.
A number of recourses are available to those who have been issued a lien, such as the Collection Appeals Program. "These programs involve many steps, and the chances of an appeal being denied are always a possibility. To prevent this, it's better for the debtor to seek the advice of a lawyer specializing in tax law," Mr. Mitchell said.
The Cumberland Law Group is a BBB-accredited law firm specializing in tax audits, appeals, and other legal remedies for enterprises and individual workers. It is led by managing attorney Mr. Mitchell, who is a member of the State Bar of North Carolina.
As part of its efforts to help North Carolina residents with federal liens, the firm is providing free case consultations, which can be requested at https://cumberlandlawatlanta.com/tax-attorney-charlotte-nc and https://cumberlandlawatlanta.com/tax-attorney-raleigh-nc.
