Larry Heinkel

I was in no mental condition to deal with an IRS Officer. Years of stress prior to making a huge "error in judgement" on a return. Numerous hospitilaztions. I needed a tough lawyer to deal with my state of mind and a Lawyer who had a good working relation with the IRS Officer. This is the man. I paid. Could have been far worse. Sanity utterly restored, finances quickly on the mend. Mr. Heinkel did much behind the scenes research to look for any lawful money to be saved. I trust him implicitly. Like any staff of doctors and nurses when you are horribly sick, both he and his staff were working on my behalf even when I could not see them. Years of stress washed away.

Larry’s input regarding my tax problem has put me and my family at ease. Now I can plan and move forward and not be afraid of the IRS.

My IRS problems started while going through a messy divorce. My divorce attorney referred to a local Daytona attorney to assist me in working with the IRS (not Larry). This attorney, after reviewing my case, recommended I submit an offer in compromise. Her staff sent me the paperwork and it was completed and returned with one week. There was some urgency as I had already received a couple of intent to levy notices. When I sent the last signed document for the OIC, I expected it they would send it off to the IRS immediately and I would hear something back from her. One month passes and there was nothing from her office, so I sent an email asking for an update. They replied they were waiting a piece of information requested from me they claim to had not received. I found that document in my sent mail, dated one month prior and forwarded it to them so they could see they already had it. So, now I think everything is under control, right? A few weeks later, I receive a notice from the IRS that she did not include my check for the lump sum that was required with the OIC. So, she redid all of the paperwork, cut a check and mailed it again. At this point, we are over 2 months from her receiving everything from me she needed. Another month passes and I receive a letter stating she sent it to the wrong address and it was forwarded to the correct address by the IRS office that received it in error. Two week later, the IRS drained all of my accounts. I called my attorney to ask what happened, since surely she had been in contact with them from the get go, and they knew I was trying to work with them. Didn't the check I sent to them count for anything? Come to find out she had no contact with them at all!! Oh, and she charged me for all of the hours of her spending time fixing her own mistakes. That OIC was eventually declined. Over the next couple of years, I worked with the IRS on my own, and luckily had a very nice and knowledgeable officer that suggested another OIC, because I needed to buy more time and had no money to pay. Over the next year, while making regular payments on my OIC, my income was stabilizing and I was getting back on my feet. That OIC was denied. Okay, I'm in a position to pay the rest with an installment plan. So, I file the plan and submit to the IRS. A few months go by, and I come home to find an IRS agent had been to my house and left a card on the front door. I'm making payments on time, no missed payments, so why now? At this point, I'm considering bankruptcy because the payment I submitted is the best I could do, and they were not going to approve it. I consulted an attorney in Daytona who said I didn't not qualify for Chap 7 due to my income, and Chap 11 is my only option. It was not an option for me, so she referred me to an IRS attorney, who is a specialist in this field. Here is where Larry walks into the picture. He handled everything for me with the IRS and I never had to see or speak to them. Then, he informs me that I do qualify for a Chap 7 because my debt is primarily non consumer debt. Wow. He is the most knowledgeable attorney in this area and I am so happy I found him. My IRS debt was discharged in Chap 7. The weight that has been lifted from me, after years of stress, both emotional and financial, is incredible!! From the first day I consulted with Larry, to the time my paperwork was filed for bankruptcy, was less than three weeks, and the meeting with the trustee was shortly after that. His office sure doesn't waste any time. What a relief!!! If I ever need a competent attorney in the future, I know where to go first this time!

This firm should be your very first call. I have carefully selected and reached out to several highly-rated firms, but this one is running laps around the rest. Mr. Heinkel is not only a competent, honest, compassionate attorney; it is clear that he has meticulously hand-selected those he chooses be part of his team. The receptionist, the paralegal, and the attorney were all on the same page; they were patient, informative, straight-forward, honest, and, above all, understanding. Everyone I encountered made me feel welcomed and reassured. It’s difficult to even describe such outstanding service, but I will say they will be the first I recommend and the first I return to should I ever have a need.

I decided I needed a tax attorney to represent me in dealing with the IRS due to having very large prior year taxes due, even though I was current in tax return filings, and having just received notice that the IRS had cancelled a prior installment agreement and were threatening me with wage garnishment, property liens, etc. After a brief telephone call with Larry, I set up a "game plan" meeting with him which proved to be tremendously informative and reassuring. I found Larry to be extremely knowledgeable, and he quickly outlined my options, listened to my desires relative to my financial state, and recommended a path forward that his firm would totally manage with the IRS on my behalf. I left feeling a great weight had been taken off my shoulders, and immediately sent a check to his office to complete our contract. I sent backup documents to his paralegal, had several discussions with her, provided a signed power of attorney form and was informed that a response to the IRS was in process. Surprisingly, a week later I received a letter from the IRS offering an installment payment plan that I could handle. I notified Larry who congratulated me, and then provided me with a full refund of my payment except for the time his paralegal had spent preparing my paperwork. His ethical, and forthright treatment of this unique situation gave me reassurance that his reputation is justly deserved. Without hesitation I will immediately engage Attorney Larry Heinkel should the need ever arise again.

I've worked with Larry twice in the last two years have nothing but the best to say about him and his staff. I had a ton of issues from prior years and he helped me through all of them. Always shot me straight and handled my case with total professionalism. Saved me a ton of money and relieved some major stress. I would recommend him to anybody needing help with the IRS.

I have used Mr. Heinkel's firm for over 20 years, every time myself or my corporations have used him he has never let us down with his service. in spite of the fact that he has won or produced outcomes totally in our favor in every case. what i like most is his constant communication with me so im not always wondering what is going on. Since the 80s he has never ceased to impress us. I honestly think he is the best out there.

I was lost, afraid, and did not know where to turn. My accountant referred me to somebody that referred me to somebody that referred me to Larry. Upon our first consultation Larry didn't fill the air with bravado and ego but he calmed me down so that even if he had not helped me further he gave me enough that I didn't feel alone anymore, and I wasn't near as afraid. Luckily I live in the same general vicinity as Larry and was able to meet with him face to face and we even talked about fishing and other outdoor activities. I don't know about you but there are many professional people I have to deal with both on a personal basis and in the practice of my profession. Some of them are impossible to get to know and deal with, some of them are just ok, and others of them simply make you feel at ease. Larry is the later. I was at a low point in my confidence and trust of the world and definitely was angry and resentful at the governments tactics to bully me. Larry took the ball and I never again had to deal directly with IRS agents and the threats and scare tactics they sometimes employ. I had been trying to appease the IRS and had even made an offer and compromise prior to Larry's intervention that they flat out rejected. They said NO, pay us the entire amount NOW or be damned. I was not under suspicion nor been accused of a crime other than being irresponsible and lackadaisical about my obligation, but as time passed and the debt grew I was paralyzed. Larry Changed all that and today I am a free man, much more responsible and have not put myself in that position again. As a matter of fact I received a huge refund last year. What a miracle and a change in my life that I attribute to Larry's assistance. Thank you, Larry.

Larry was exceptional thru the whole process. When I needed an answer he always responded within two hours. He even made calls as late as 8pm on many evenings. A real pleasure to work with!

We have known and worked with Larry for 12 years. We had excellent results in resolving our issues. Found Larry to be straight forward and very responsive. Would highly recommend Larry to anyone with tax issues.

I know Larry Heinkel for over 15 years. He helped me with my Bankruptcy and left no loose ends. I referred him to my daughter and he also helped her with her situation. I would highly recommend Mr Heinkel for any Legal Matter. He is very professional and goes straight to the source.

I worked with Larry on an IRS payroll taxes that were causing me to lose a lot of sleep prior to hiring Larry. On our first meeting he explained what needed to be done and he gave me some tasks to follow up on. In parallel, he completed his tasks; and in due time everything was cleared up. After this matter, I chose to work with Larry again on an unrelated business contract review.

I had an expensive, complicated tax problem involving both personal and corporate returns and owed close to $1,000,000 in taxes. Neither my CPA nor an enrolled tax agent could help. Larry Heinkel, working with my CPA saved me most of that amount and got the IRS off my back. I would highly recommend his services for anyone with an expensive or complicated tax problem. Florida P

So what is Jordanesque? it is actually a real term used to describe the best of excellence in any field (coined from Michael Jordan). Larry is Jordanesque, period. He is the Top in his field. He has helped me personally and with some of my businesses. I have used several attorneys over the last 30 years, from small, medium and large firms. Larry is the finest and most professional attorney I have ever worked with. His experience and expertise is unmatched. He has helped me through very difficult times with the IRS over the years. With one of my companies our CFO mismanaged funds and left me with a substantial trust fund tax issue. He took care of it and the personal tax issues that arose from it. He also took care of the bankruptcies that were needed. What I found amazing is once Larry was on the job, there was no more stress. He knows his stuff backwards and forwards. We cannot thank Larry enough or even give a high enough recommendation for what he has done for us. I can tell you that when looking at attorneys to help you, he just gets it done. Larry is the attorney for you. I don't write reviews, in fact, I think I have only ever written a few ever. I know the stress and anxiety that comes with these legal issues and you can alleviate them with Larry's help. P.S.: For the record, NO I am not related and my wife is a 10 year attorney in another field and recommends Larry to any client that needs help in Larry's fields. One last thing of note, I was mesmerized on more than one occasion with the IRS dealings Larry actually (politely) corrected the IRS on their own rules/code, which had he not known would have cost us a great deal of money in penalties. I think he must sleep well as I can only assume he keeps a copy of the now 73,954 page tax code by his bedside to know what he knows.

Larry Heinkel and Staff, particularly Lydia Gazda, have been handling a particularly cumbersome case for my wife and I. They have been exceptional in the way they have handled our 'anxieties'. Their response to calls/information has been almost immediate. I have used the Heinkel law firm on several occassions and would highly recommend this firm.