Finding ANY kind of attorney, you want one with a proven track record. It isn't always best to settle for the cheapest. As the old adage says, "You get what you pay for." You should also have consultations with more than one, if you can afford it. 

It is not fun to find yourself in the predicament where you feel the need to question an authority such as the IRS. Just their presence is mighty imposing to the average businessperson. But truth be told, there are times when things they do need to be questioned as well. No entity is perfect.

I was just reading this article, which brought to mind how angry taxes can make people. No one likes to pay taxes. And it is a "knee jerk reaction" to try to cheat the government out of their "due" in other ways, but it is always best to fight fairly and with the help of a competent tax attorney.

The best tax attorneys are not always easy to find, because they do not usually give free consultations nor do they defend you on a "contingency basis." It is best to interview a few, but that is not always possible. Sometimes it can be embarrassing to let anyone know you are "fighting City Hall," so to speak, but you may want to go ahead and ask around your circle of friends that are in the business world for a good referral......or for warnings against the bad ones!  And you may find the best advice regarding a good tax attorney comes from another type of attorney you may already know and trust.  Attorneys use tax attorneys, too!

And sometimes, it may be tempting to fight the case yourself, if you feel that you know all of the factors involved. Unfortunately, this may not be in your best interest. Having the protection of a tax attorney may be of immense benefit in winning the battle. And you may get enough information during a paid consultation to realize how far you can take the case, anyway.