TAX LAW
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GENERAL ADVICE AND RETURN PREPARATION
You need truthful, informed advice on the positions you take on your tax returns. Many tax return preparers and advisors are simply enrolled agents, trained for a few hours by a national company employing them for a few weeks during busy tax preparation season. By engaging an attorney specializing in tax matters, often for the same cost as an enrolled agent, you will have a trained professional not only prepare and file accurate tax returns for you but also, as a counselor, advise you properly on taking overly aggressive positions, quantify risks of audit (which advice is based on actual experience beyond the tax return), and provide you if necessary with justifiable alternative positions based solidly on the law. With an extensive tax background and an advanced law degree in taxation (LL.M.) from Georgetown University Law School, Kamron Keele can prepare any IRS form for you as well as advise you on the problematic areas mostly likely to trigger an IRS audit. Most importantly, he can advise you candidly on your best, but still legal, positions. If you want your returns prepared right, and if you want informed answers to your tax questions, Keele Law would be your wisest choice.
TAX CONTROVERSY
Audits
As indicated on the General Advice and Return Preparation page, Keele Law can advise you on various preemptive measures you can take to minimize the likelihood of an audit. If you have been tagged for audit, however, it is vital to have a knowledgeable tax attorney who can help you understand the complexities of the tax laws and evaluate your risks at audit, and who can guide you through the best courses of action before and after the audit. You also want an advocate who can argue effectively your tax positions during the audit itself. Rest at ease that Keele Law will help you resolve tax matters and audits in the most beneficial way.
IRS Appeals
All too often, regrettably, in an audit, the IRS determines tax deficiencies that are just plain wrong, or are not fair to the taxpayer. In order to assert your rights and contest an unfavorable determination, you will need to appeal it to the IRS Appeals Office. If you try this appeal on your own, or if your well-intentioned but inexperienced accountant or CPA attempt to handle it for you, then you will likely miss often overlooked procedural steps, and your case may simply be thrown out. This results in you having to pay the erroneous tax liability and hope to be able to recover it later (perhaps years later, in Federal District Court, all at significant cost to you). Tax laws, procedures, and regulations are complicated and difficult to understand—even for those trained in the area. Contact Kamron Keele today. It could save you thousands in inaccurately or unfairly assessed tax deficiencies against you.
Tax Court and Collections
The primary objectives of any controversy with the IRS are to resolve the matter as quickly and as cost-efficiently as possible, preferably avoiding the fight in the first place, and of course to minimize your ultimate tax liability. However, some controversies do extend to full-blown litigation, and still others end up in collections with the issuance of liens and levies. In these unfortunate circumstances, Kamron Keele can represent you in court and throughout IRS collections. His representation is based on firsthand knowledge of the U.S. Tax Court itself, coupled with seasoned experience in tax laws and procedures at all levels before and against the IRS. Mr. Keele clerked for two years at the US Tax Court in Washington, DC, and understands uniquely and thoroughly that court process. He can advise you on the best strategies and garner the best possible outcome for you. With his expertise on your side, your case or collection matter is much more likely to have a favorable outcome.
Tax Commission
Keele Law provides advice to and representation of taxpayers at all levels before the Utah State Tax Commission on all manner and type of tax issues, from income to sales tax.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Starting a nonprofit organization can be tricky. Keeping it in compliance thereafter can be even trickier. If you wish to start and run a nonprofit organization properly, utilize the assistance of experienced tax lawyer Kamron Keele. He can aid you in qualifying your organization for exemption with the IRS and help keep through the years your hard-fought exemption by exact compliance with the various and numerous tests and filings required by the IRS. This area of the law is extremely specialized, and there are many requirements that need to be met, starting with the formation of the nonprofit organization at the State level. The assistance of an experienced attorney from inception is essential. Not only does Mr. Keele have more than a decade of experience helping his clients establish all types of nonprofit organizations but, perhaps more importantly, he also has experience assisting them in remaining compliant throughout their duration.
OFFERS IN COMPROMISE
An offer in compromise is a beneficial agreement between tax authorities and a taxpayer who is unable to pay the full amount owed. In order to avoid costs of collection, tax authorities will consider offers in compromise if there is doubt as to the accuracy of your liability, uncertainty as to whether you can pay the debt you owe, or an instance when the payment of the debt would result in hardship to you in light of your current financial situation. Often for a low flat fee, your tax attorney at Keele Law can help you navigate the entire process, negotiate with tax authorities, and get an offer in compromise finally accepted. Do not believe the infomercials you see late at night on television; they cannot do anything with respect to your tax liability with the IRS other than negotiate an installment payment arrangement for the full amount of tax liability plus interest, or prepare and file an offer in compromise. In most cases, these companies charge as much as $10,000 to $15,000 simply to arrange one of these two things. Kamron Keele has helped clients keep their costs down while reducing their tax liabilities to an amount they can afford to pay. Again, don’t be fooled by the outrageous claims made on TV—you need an actual tax professional like Kamron to give you the best chance of the IRS accepting your offer to pay something less than the full amount of tax owed.
LITIGATION
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CIVIL & COMMERCIAL
The Salt Lake City firm of Keele Law provides exceptional representation to clients throughout Utah in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including trust and estate litigation, probate controversies, commercial and business litigation, employment discrimination and wage claims, and divorce actions. As a small firm, Mr. Keele is able to focus his significant energies on, and will give his utmost personal attention to, every case he takes. Kamron is a staunch believer in intensive preparation for every hearing and trial date, always striving to present the best possible arguments by utilizing clear writing, making succinct oral argument, and keeping the court focused on the issue at hand. While litigation is never a pleasant experience, when it does become necessary, Mr. Keele can assist you in presenting your best possible arguments to the court for the best possible outcomes.
PROBATE & TRUST COMPANY
Probate is the legal process by which a person’s assets are distributed to his or her heirs and beneficiaries upon death. While a probate matter may or may not have to be overseen by a court, there doesn’tneed to be any formal lawsuit if the parties can agree on a course of action. Mr. Keele can assist and advise parties on how to resolve these issues, and his experience in mediation, along with his practical and common-sense approach to solving problems, can often avoid a protracted family war where no one wins. There are times, however, when controversy between heirs cannot be avoided and the parties will have to litigate the issues before the court. Disputes also occur when a trustee acts, fails to act, or makes improper distributions from a trust. In these circumstances, as either a personal representative of the decedent’s estate, a trustee of a trust, or a beneficiary of either who feels that s/he did not receive all that was due, Mr. Keele can advise and assist in all of the twists and turns of these contests—contests where emotions can run high. Care and finesse is needed to work through these often thorny issues while triggering the least amount of family turmoil as possible. Mr. Keele has the experience, as well as the diplomacy skills and discretion, to resolve the dispute with the best possible outcome for not only you but for all involved. With Kamron’s help, the parties can focus on the genuine issues and address them head-on so that agreement can be expedited, and all involved can put the matter behind them as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible.
REAL ESTATE LAW
A one-time real estate agent, Kamron Keele has extensive experience in most aspects of real estate law, from negotiation and preparation of documents related to the purchase and sale of commercial and residential property, to leasing, easements, property management, homeowners associations, land use, and foreclosure. Mr. Keele has broad experience in litigation involving real estate, from quiet title actions, boundary and zoning disputes, to landlord and tenant disputes. Contact Kamron to obtain informed answers to all of your real estate questions.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Keele Law assists businesses in creating and maintaining employment policies that protect employers from legal complications;these policies are often overlooked by small businesses until something catastrophic occurs. Mr. Keele has widespread experience in drafting all manner and types of employment-related agreements, including but certainly not limited to employee handbooks, employment and independent-contractor agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and termination and severance agreements. Mr. Keele also advises (and defends if necessary) employers regarding employee complaints of all kinds, from wage and sexual harassment claims to discrimination claims under the American with Disabilities Act, and even compliance issues with privacy and HIPAA laws. Kamron has represented clients in all manner and type of employment-related administrative proceedings and court litigation. If you have employees, call Kamron today to schedule a free audit of your employment practices.
On the other side of the coin, Keele Law also represents employees who have been victims of discrimination, or who have not been paid as agreed, or who have been wrongfully terminated. If you believe you were fired for suspect reasons or have other employment-related questions, Keele Law can advise and represent you in your case, on a contingency fee basis if desired.
TRUSTS, WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
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Estate planning is an essential part of ensuring that your assets and property are distributed upon your death according to your wishes. When done correctly, it can eliminate uncertainties and conflict for your heirs and beneficiaries, protect your assets from certain claims and judgments of creditors, and often reduce taxes. Utah has recently enacted a statute that, if properly utilized, protects assets held in certain trusts from most attacks of creditors—arguably the best protection of any State trust law in the country at this time. Having a Will is simply not enough; indeed, it may cause more problems for your family upon your passing if you only have a Will. Contact Keele Law to have an experienced estate-planning lawyer evaluate your needs and examine in detail the many options available to you.
REAL ESTATE LAW
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We understand that each situation is unique and want to help you find a solution that works within your budget.
A one-time real estate agent, Kamron Keele has extensive experience in most aspects of real estate law, from negotiation and preparation of documents related to the purchase and sale of commercial and residential property, to leasing, easements, property management, homeowners associations, land use, and foreclosure. Mr. Keele has broad experience in litigation involving real estate, from quiet title actions, boundary and zoning disputes, to landlord and tenant disputes. Contact Kamron to obtain informed answers to all of your real estate questions.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
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We understand that each situation is unique and want to help you find a solution that works within your budget.
Keele Law assists businesses in creating and maintaining employment policies that protect employers from legal complications;these policies are often overlooked by small businesses until something catastrophic occurs. Mr. Keele has widespread experience in drafting all manner and types of employment-related agreements, including but certainly not limited to employee handbooks, employment and independent-contractor agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and termination and severance agreements. Mr. Keele also advises (and defends if necessary) employers regarding employee complaints of all kinds, from wage and sexual harassment claims to discrimination claims under the American with Disabilities Act, and even compliance issues with privacy and HIPAA laws. Kamron has represented clients in all manner and type of employment-related administrative proceedings and court litigation. If you have employees, call Kamron today to schedule a free audit of your employment practices.
On the other side of the coin, Keele Law also represents employees who have been victims of discrimination, or who have not been paid as agreed, or who have been wrongfully terminated. If you believe you were fired for suspect reasons or have other employment-related questions, Keele Law can advise and represent you in your case, on a contingency fee basis if desired.
TAX LAW
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