Leading Tax Law Experts

James is a CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Tax Resolution Specialist at CanvaTax (canvatax.com), where he helps individuals and businesses resolve complex tax issues including IRS debt, back taxes, and penalty relief through programs like the IRS Fresh Start Initiative. With hands-on experience navigating IRS negotiations and tax compliance, James provides practical, results-driven guidance to clients facing financial uncertainty.

Do you or someone you know have state or federal tax problems? Perhaps a client or colleague of yours is behind on their taxes, or is being audited. I have helped thousands of people resolve their issues with the IRS and state tax authorities. We don’t just solve tax problems in Michigan, either. Our tax resolution efforts have successfully helped clients all over the U.S., including many expats. Tax problems - resolved. If you have a tax issue, call me - I'll be happy to give you free advice. My team of tax lawyers can help you with: * Tax Debt Relief – IRS or State * Offers in Compromise / Tax Settlements * Unfiled Tax Returns * Unpaid Business Taxes * IRS & State Tax Audit Defense * IRS Tax Appeals / Tax Litigation * Criminal Tax Fraud Defense * Foreign Asset Disclosures / FBAR Issues * Tax Preparer Defense ************************************************************************************* We help our clients get the fresh start they deserve! ************************************************************************************* Visit my website at www.ayarlaw.com or call us at (248) 262-3400 to schedule your appointment for your free legal advice.

James A. Kraehenbuehl is an experienced business attorney, tax lawyer, and executive who has represented hundreds of clients, from individuals with simple tax preparation to global companies with complex legal issues. He started his own firm, Mid-Atlantic Law and Tax, so that he may partner with clients to help them grow and achieve their goals by addressing the annual need for tax preparation, assisting clients in mitigating and managing legal risk, and using financial data to help clients manage and improve their businesses. James’ experiences and the foundation of his family’s accounting business, which has prepared taxes for clients and advised clients on tax issues for over forty years, have enabled him to become this strategic and valuable partner. As a tax attorney, he has worked with clients to prepare simple to complex returns as well as resolve various inquiry letters or tax audits from the IRS and state equivalents. Moreover, in his prior experience as general counsel and executive for a U.S. defense prime contractor, Fincantieri Marine Group, James has directly managed and assisted his clients manage the wide variety of legal risks that businesses face. This includes issues such as managing contracting risk through negotiation and building good templates, investigating and resolving personnel-related risks, managing corporate structures and formalities, as well as managing environmental issues identified in industrial manufacturing settings. James started practicing law at Boies Schiller and Flexner LLP, a nationally known and respected litigation firm. Here, he represented a variety of individuals and major corporations in matters before regulatory agencies and litigated commercial and governmental disputes before a variety of state and federal courts. Prior to the law firm, James served as a law clerk to Judge D. Brooks Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with Honors and of the Order of the Coif. While there, he served as Managing Editor of the University of Chicago Law Review and won the school’s moot court competition.

An accomplished executive with over fifteen years of diversified financial and business advisory experience with a broad spectrum of public and privately held companies. A CPA with Big Four accounting experience, who has exhibited strong analytical and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the management team while delivering prompt solutions to challenging business issues. A tax lawyer with more than twenty years of experience, who has extensive experience in tax research, litigation, planning, and implementation. Strategic financial management experience in the following areas: financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, treasury and cash management, cash flow analysis, bank loan and credit facility securitization, and risk management. Specialties: Financial Accounting Tax Corporate Law

Kevin E. Thorn, the managing partner of Thorn Law Group, is recognized as a leader in his area of practice throughout the country and across the globe. His clients are individuals, tax professionals, trusts, banks, accounting firms, high-net worth individuals, corporations and law firms. Thorn has represented taxpayers in federal, state, and international tax matters and is known as one of the "go-to" tax attorneys in our nation's Capital and throughout the region.

Tax Attorney and CPA, Former IRS Agent Host of TaxWhit's Wealth Protection Podcast Published Author and Presenter on Tax and Estate Planning Topics

Tax Attorney and CPA, Former IRS Agent Host of TaxWhit's Wealth Protection Podcast Published Author and Presenter on Tax and Estate Planning Topics

Josh Hamlet is the founder of Clarity Tax Counsel PLLC, a New York boutique tax law firm representing clients in IRS controversy, state and local tax (SALT), and tax advisory. His practice focuses on industries the tax code wasn't written for such as professional gamblers, cannabis operators, content creators, adult platforms, and nonprofits in high-scrutiny sectors. He has published in Bloomberg Tax and Tax Notes on topics including the employee retention credit, taxation of digital products, and cannabis tax restrictions. Admitted in New York, the District of Columbia, and the United States Tax Court. LL.M. in Taxation, NYU.

Tax Attorney and CPA, Former IRS Agent Host of TaxWhit's Wealth Protection Podcast Published Author and Presenter on Tax and Estate Planning Topics

My practice focuses on federal and state tax preparation, tax case resolution, and estate planning. I have been helping Utahans with tax issues since 2012.I also work as a tax subject matter expert for Canopy, Inc. Canopy provides best-in-class tax resolution and practice management software. Head to www.canopytax.com to request a free demo!

Steven J. Cashiola is a California-based Certified Public Accountant who advises individuals, small businesses, and real estate investors on advanced tax strategies and compliance with IRS regulations. His practice emphasizes planning with an eye toward minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. With 25 years of financial experience, he has been exposed to various tax scenarios. This exposure fueled his curiosity and drive to research and implement the strategic tax support and planning that he eagerly shares with his clients.

Texas tax attorney Lawrence Brown has built a reputation as an ethical, professional and zealous lawyer who is able to reach settlements and plea deals for his clients that spare unnecessary resources, stress and risk. He takes into account not just the facts of the case and the law, but how these issues affect his clients’ lives in order to achieve the outcome best suited for the individual client and their case.

Joshua Katz, CPA, is the founder of Universal Tax Professionals. He specializes in U.S. international taxation and helps Americans living abroad, globally mobile professionals, and international business owners navigate complex tax compliance, reporting, and planning matters. His work includes expat tax preparation, foreign account and asset reporting, international business filings, and assistance with taxpayers who need to correct prior compliance issues. In addition to the firm’s international tax practice, Joshua and his team support local small businesses with bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, payroll coordination, and ongoing tax compliance. He focuses on providing practical, responsive guidance that helps clients better understand their obligations, make informed financial decisions, and remain compliant as their personal and business circumstances evolve.

Jordan Bass, Esq., LLM, CPA Jordan Bass is a both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a tax lawyer, and is the founder of Taxing Cryptocurrency. Jordan has an extensive background in financial accounting and taxation and is one of the leading crypto tax and accounting authorities for entrepreneurs and investors in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. Jordan leverages his in-depth knowledge of the crypto market with his tax expertise to help clients understand cryptocurrency tax and accounting implications while aiming to take the uncertainty out of planning and filing crypto taxes. Prior to Taxing Cryptocurrency, Jordan worked at Ernst & Young, a multinational professional services firm and one of the largest accounting firms in the world. After working at Ernst & Young, Jordan managed the accounting for Horizen Labs. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California’s Leventhal School of Accounting. Jordan graduated from Southwestern Law School and proceeded to attend the NYU School of Law where he obtained his LLM in taxation. Our Office — 24003A Ventura Blvd., Suite 100 Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 357-5577

Jurnza is a legal information platform dedicated to making legal knowledge more accessible for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses. We publish attorney-reviewed legal guides, educational articles, and practical resources covering personal injury, business law, family law, employment law, immigration, tax law, estate planning, and other legal topics. Our mission is to help readers understand their legal rights, make informed decisions, and connect with qualified legal professionals. In addition to educational content, Jurnza provides free legal tools, calculators, and document resources designed to simplify complex legal processes. Visit https://jurnza.com to explore our legal resources.

Dr. Mariacarla D'Amico is an Italian Chartered Accountant, Statutory Auditor and Managing Director of ISY Tax & Law, a Rome-based professional firm assisting international companies, investors and entrepreneurs doing business in Italy. With more than 25 years of experience, she advises foreign businesses on Italian VAT, corporate taxation, accounting, payroll, company formation and ongoing tax compliance. She regularly speaks at accredited professional conferences, contributes to technical publications and serves on specialist committees within the Order of Chartered Accountants of Rome (ODCEC Rome). Through ISY Tax & Law, she helps international businesses navigate the Italian legal and tax system with practical, business-focused advice, combining technical expertise with clear communication.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.