Tax Resolution

Behind on Taxes or Got an IRS Notice? Let’s Fix It.

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Licensed CPA & Tax Attorney  •  Admitted to U.S. Tax Court  •  65+ Five-Star Google Reviews  •  Serving Houston & Texas

“I’m a former IRS agent with over 40 years of professional tax experience, and there’s only one person I refer my legal work to — Lucy Petry.”
— Michael Sullivan, former IRS Agent

As a CPA, attorney Lucy Petry has unique insight into the United States tax system. Petry Advisory, in Houston, Texas, helps individuals, businesses, and lawyers navigate the complex world of tax law from a strong foundation of experience and knowledge. We are particularly well-equipped to help you with tax compliance, controversy issues, and tax planning to minimize your costs and maximize your potential savings.

Tax Resolution

Behind on taxes or staring at an IRS notice? We work directly with the IRS on your behalf to resolve it and find the best outcome available for your situation. Because Lucy Petry is both a CPA and a tax attorney, we handle the full range of IRS problems in one place — including:

  • Back taxes and unfiled returns (even 5–10 years’ worth)
  • IRS audits and examinations
  • Liens, levies, and wage garnishments
  • Penalty abatement
  • Offers in compromise and installment agreements
  • Payroll tax issues

Whatever got you here, it’s fixable — and you won’t face the IRS alone.

Compliance

Because of her training as a CPA, attorney Lucy Petry can prepare challenging tax returns that would pose issues for your typical fly-by-night preparer. We tackle both individual and business returns. Even if you find yourself in a uniquely difficult situation — for example, you have tax issues resulting from a failure to file returns — we have the expertise to meet your individual needs, even if it means preparing 5–10 years’ worth of belated tax returns.

Controversy

Attorney Lucy Petry is fully licensed to practice in tax court. We handle state and federal audits, IRS letters, notices, liens, garnishments, offsets, penalty abatements, payroll tax issues, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and any type of disagreement with tax assessments. Whatever your needs, we have the skills to untangle the complex web of tax laws surrounding your case and get you back on the right track.

If you would like to take advantage of our tax law services, please contact Petry Law Firm, PLLC for more information. We look forward to working side-by-side with you to ensure your individual needs are met.

 

Other Tax Services We offer

  • Tax Planning – Our proactive tax planning strategies help you minimize future tax liabilities and keep more of what you earn.

  • Tax Consulting – Receive expert guidance on complex tax matters to support your financial and business decisions.

  • Tax Reduction – We identify deductions, credits, and strategies that can legally reduce your overall tax burden.

  • Tax Audit – If you’re facing an audit, we represent and support you every step of the way to protect your rights and interests.

  • Tax Credits – We help you claim all eligible tax credits to lower your tax liability and increase your potential refund.

  • Back Taxes – We assist in filing overdue returns and negotiating solutions to help you get back on track with the IRS.

  • Penalty Abatement – Let us help reduce or eliminate IRS penalties by proving reasonable cause or qualifying circumstances.

  • Unfiled Tax Returns – We help you file missing tax returns and avoid further penalties, interest, or legal actions.

  • Tax Liens – We work to resolve tax liens and protect your assets through payment plans or negotiated settlements.

  • Tax Debt Relief – Our team helps you explore IRS programs designed to reduce or settle your tax debt.

  • Payment Plans/Installment Agreements – We negotiate manageable monthly payment plans with the IRS to relieve financial pressure.

  • IRS Notices – We review and respond to IRS letters and notices to resolve issues quickly and accurately.

  • Tax Forgiveness – We help determine if you qualify for tax forgiveness programs and guide you through the application process.

  • Innocent Spouse – We assist spouses who are unfairly held liable for a partner’s tax debt in seeking IRS relief.

  • Non-Profit Formation – We guide you through the legal and tax steps of forming a 501(c)(3) and securing tax-exempt status.