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Matthew R. Porter
Dedicated to Helping Resolve Tax Disputes
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Matthew R. Porter is a tax lawyer with an advanced degree in taxation (LL.M.). Our AV Preeminent® Rated firm specializes solely on resolving tax disputes. We have helped numerous taxpayers achieve freedom from their tax problems.
If the IRS is chasing you for unpaid taxes, contact us to evaluate your options. We have successfully obtained offers in compromise, installment agreements, not collectible status, lien and levy releases, penalty abatement, and innocent spouse relief for our clients.
We can also help you defend IRS audits or file past due tax returns. Contact us to see if we can help you!
Practice Area
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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- Ohio State Supreme Court
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- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
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- U.S. Tax Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Tax Lawyer
- Porter Law Office, LLC
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- Buried in tax liabilities? Being audited? IRS causing you to stress out? We can help! Our firm resolves tax problems. We have helped numerous taxpayers achieve tax freedom. Contact the experienced tax attorney at Porter Law Office, LLC today!
- Tax Attorney
- Nardone Law Group, LLC
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- Immigration Attorney
- Shihab & Associates Co.
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- Intake Officer
- Columbus City Prosecutor's Office
- Legal Assistant
- The Legal Office of the Governor of Ohio
- Real Estate Appraiser
- The Charles R. Porter Company
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- Legal Intern
- Schiff & Associates
Education
- Capital University Law School
- LL.M. (2012) | Taxation
- Honors: CALI Awards in three advanced tax classes, earning the highest marks in each class.
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- Capital University Law School
- J.D. (2008) | Law
- VITA Certified, Volunteer Income Tax Assistant; Tax Moot Court Competition Member
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- Ohio Wesleyan University
- B.A. (2004) | Economics & Business Management
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Awards
- AV Preeminent® Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- We are an AV Preeminent® Rated boutique IRS tax controversy law firm. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent® rating is the highest peer rating standard. This rating is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Top Lawyer in Tax Law
- Columbus CEO Magazine
- Client Champion SILVER
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Lawyer in Immigration Law
- Columbus CEO Magazine
Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Young Lawyers Division 2012-2017; Taxation Section 2012-present
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- Columbus Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Business Tax Committee 2014-present
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- Ohio State Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- How to Set Up Payment Plan with IRS
- Porter Law Office
- IRS Reporting of Economic Impact Payments and PPP Loan Proceeds
- Columbus Bar Association
- Money won at casino, racino must be reported on income taxes (Contributor)
- The Columbus Dispatch
- Deductibility of Ordinary and Necessary Business Expenses
- Avvo Legal Guide
- H-1B "Cap-Gap" Rules: A Primer
- Business Immigration News
Speaking Engagements
- One Year After the Third Party Neufeld Memo: Practical Solutions for What Lies Ahead., Fundamentals of H-1B
- The Home Office Deduction for Real Estate Professionals, Tax Planning for the Real Estate Professional
Certifications
- Certifying Acceptance Agent CAA
- Internal Revenue Service
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Tax Relief Services
- Blog
- Porter Law Office, LLC
- IRS Fresh Start Program: 2023 Updates
May 2, 2023 - Tax Resolution When IRS Revenue Officer Darkens Your Door
January 5, 2023 - IRS Tax Forgiveness Program
December 2, 2022
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. Can my foreign partner with ITIN and a USA bank simply file a 1040 or does he have to file a 1040NR?
- A: U.S. tax residents are subject to worldwide taxation. Your friend should discuss this situation with an experienced international tax accountant to determine if there is an opportunity to make an election to be treated as a U.S. tax resident. If there is an election to be treated as a U.S. tax resident, that would have potentially unforeseen consequences that may not be beneficial to your friend in terms of tax compliance and reporting. The general framework under the Internal Revenue Code is that if you are not a citizen of the United States, then you need to follow very specific rules to determine if you are a resident alien or a nonresident alien for tax purposes. Generally, you are considered a resident alien if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test. You are considered a nonresident alien for the year if you are not a U.S. resident under either of these tests. Then the tax compliance rules follow accordingly. Again, it would be best to get a consultation with an experienced international tax accountant so you can address the unique circumstances of your friend's case. Here is some info on IRS.gov: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-residency-status-first-year-choice#:~:text=Be%20present%20in%20the%20United,the%20current%20year%20(2021).
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