Va. Department of Taxation Disputes
Since 1987, Mr. Crowgey has amassed considerable experience in the practice area of state tax controversy, audits, and appeals, in particular, state tax collection actions. The Virginia Taxpayer Bill of Rights provides a great many rights and remedies available to tax attorneys to level the playing field on behalf of their Virginia tax client.
Mr. Crowgey has worked closely with the Collection Supervisors as well as the Director of Tax Compliance in resolving complex and unique tax cases of large amounts and assisting taxpayers in resolution of difficult tax circumstances. Mr. Crowgey has assisted tax clients in applications to the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Taxation for rulings and determinations regarding improper tax assessments as well as appeals to the Commissioner of Audits for various types of taxes levied by the Commonwealth of Virginia including sales tax, withholding tax, and corporate income tax.
Mr. Crowgey has had success with Offers in Compromises along the lines of innocent spousal relief as well as withdrawal of state tax liens and withdrawal of wage levies by the Virginia Department of Taxation. He enjoys a good working relationship with both special agents in the field as well as managers and directors in the Office of Compliance of the Virginia Department of Taxation, as well as the Office of Tax Policy, the legal arm assigned to the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Taxation.
More recently in 2009, Mr. Crowgey was directly involved with the
passage and implementation of legislation in Virginia requiring the
Virginia Department of Taxation to conform its policy and practices to
that of the majority of the states in the United States and the IRS of
providing duplicate copies of all notices and communication to a
taxpayer from the Commonwealth to the taxpayer's counsel or accountant.
Virginia Department of Taxation v. A-I-L-M--; 2008; compliance audit; sales tax assessment for $2.1 million, resulting in abatement of tax, penalties, and interest reducing the liability to $292,000 with an agreement to repay in 3 equal installments over 270 days.
If you believe you have been improperly assessed or are having difficulty in dealing with an agent of the Virginia Department of Taxation, we welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss possible options and our possible engagement.
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