The IRS is not concerned about what state a lawyer holds their license. Bear in mind that the IRS shares what it learns with the State of Illinois, Division of Taxation. If the State adds its own complaint to that of the IRS, you would very much need to have an IL attorney representing you.
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Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Many times the questioner may leave out details which would make the reply unsuitable. Mr. Sarno strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in their own state to acquire more information.
