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Michael L Raff
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Biography
Our firm concentrates in tax controversy, compliance and planning:
Some of the more regular tasks include representation of clients in an array of tax disputes before the IRS and the Illinois Department of Revenue. These cases often work their way through the administrative level, up through appeals, and often to the United States Tax Court at the Federal level, or through the Illinois Indepdent Tax Tribunal at the state level. Our clients have scored significant victories in Audit Defense, Offer in Compromise and Innocent Spouse cases.
We also plan for and take clients through Voluntary Disclosure Procedures and Streamlined (Foreign or Domestic) Offshore Procedures to disclose foreign accounts.
If you are in need of these services, please feel free to reach out!
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Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
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Law Offices of Michael Raff, LLC
250 Parkway Dr, Suite 150, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069
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Case Results (10)
Professionalism (9)
Communication Style (7)
Recommendation (7)
Responsiveness (7)
Advocacy (5)
Character & Conduct (5)
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Cost of Services (4)
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Mark | February 07, 2025 | Tax
Great help!
Mr. Raff quickly answered questions over the phone regarding a convoluted domestic and international tax situation. In just one short call, we got answers and a path forward. His knowledge was obvious, his professionalism clear, and his answers pithy. I am confident and will reach out to Mr. Raff ...
Michael Raff
Replied last February 08, 2025Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad to have helped!
Posted by Lydia | January 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Highly recommended. The best of the best tax lawyer
Michael L Raff is an excellent, knowledgeable, attentive and trusted tax lawyer that we have known. We are very pleased on all of his works for all of foreign accounts with IDOR. He is highly recommend for your tax matters.
Posted by Judy | August 21, 2019 | Tax
Great Tax lawyer!
I received a note from IRS regarding to a missed 1099 R looked up the internet for a tax lawyer then called for advice. Michael returned my call timely and provided very helpful Information. His professionalism, advised honestly have been very impressive. I strongly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Meticulous and responsive
Michael was so helpful in my OVDI process - he is very approachable and patient, and broke down the process thoroughly. He is highly knowledgeable, and extremely responsive with each correspondence. In the end, the application went smoothly. I'm so thankful for his expertise.
Michael L Raff's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dedicated tax professional."
Aaron Wiener
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Michael Brandwein
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Andrew Gordon
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner and Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Michael Raff, LLC
2013 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Gordon Law Group
Associations
2020 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationFederal Tax Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Corporate Litigation
Settlement
Education
2024
Georgetown University
LLM - Taxation - Certificate in International Taxation
2009
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2020
ISBA Federal Tax Conference 2020
Federal Tax Debt Resolution Boot Camp
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will 401k balance cause a rejection for an IRS tax offer in compromise ?
28 Jan 2025
Q&A
I have unfiled taxes returns, how quickly can I get them filed?
24 Dec 2024
Q&A
How do I filed tax jointly after getting married.
10 Dec 2024