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Jeffrey Anton Collins
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Supporting CPA's with Tax Audit Defense and Federal Criminal Tax Representation throughout the United States, IRS tax attorney J Anton Collins is dedicated to solving your IRS problems. Formerly with the IRS and having over 20 years of experience working with tax audits and discharging taxes in bankruptcy, he understands the hardship and the urgent needs of families and small business owners. A tax or IRS emergency must be handled correctly – the first time.
Attorney Collins and TAX LAW OFFICES is one of the most sought after attorneys to handle SERIOUS payroll tax debt. From his years working at the Internal Revenue Service, he developed his proven strategy of "How to Win Every IRS Audit". He usually only handles the "serious" or "impossible" tax situations for business owners.
Anton is a well-known Tax Defense personality on video and social media. A former frequent speaker on tax matters, the Attorney was recently quoted in Bloomberg Business Week and appeared regularly before the Ralph Grant Institute.
He also represents business owners accused of tax violations If you have been accused by the federal of state government of fraud, or investigated for criminal tax violations anywhere, contact Attorney Collins immediately and set up a free consultation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Tax
70%
34 years | 500 cases
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion
30%
24 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Tax Law Offices
1700 Park Street, Suite #203, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Posted by Jerry | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great attorney and team
GRATITUDE! Where do I start? When I first contacted Mr. Collins I was a mess, I had received a call from my managing broker the day before stating that my Real Estate license had been suspended and I could no longer conduct Real Estate Related Activity. I needed to review the document sent and resolv...
Posted by Taylor | February 14, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
He Treats His Clients With Respect
I have dealt with many lawyers in the past because of my own profession. They all talked over my head in a language not understandable to the average person. I needed a lawyer who was not trying to impress me with big words. I need regular advice with corporate issues. I found Attorney Collins near...
Jeffrey Anton Collins's Lawyer Endorsements
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Alexander Ivakhnenko
Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Nov 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Counsel Collins for any issues involving the tax concerns."
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"I endorse attorney Collins. He has years of experience and a solid background in Taxes before he ever became an attorney. His clients like him and attorneys respect him. His dozens and dozens of published answers to questions at Avvo.com show that he knows the law and cares about making sure his clients understand it too. If you have a question about Tax Law, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2020
Complaint Free Award, Better Business Bureau
2019
Top Rated Business, Top Rated Local
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Jones & Collins
1998 - 1999
Tax Analyst, Deloitte & Touche
1994 - 2003
Tax Matters Specialist, Jeffrey Collins, CPA
1991 - 1993
Examination, Internal Revenue Service
1987 - 1990
Fraud Investigator, Tennessee Valley Authority
Associations
2010 - Present
National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)Member
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Division of FirmsMember
2011 - 2013
National Association of Tax Professionals NATPBoard Member
2010 - 2016
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - 2014
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)Member
2005 - 2007
National Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Cook County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2002 - 2007
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2006
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
E K Simon v Commissioner
Avoided all personal liability of tax
U.S. v Conforti
Defeated all but one count.
U.S. v McGee
No felony conviction; No inprisonment
Education
1998
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
American Bar Association
Criminal Tax Fraud and Controversy
2015
American Bar Association
Health Care Fraud
2015
American Bar Association
Criminal Tax Fraud and Controversy
2013
American Bar Association
Criminal Tax Fraud and Controversy
2012
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Consumer BK Chapter 7 & 13
2011
Ralph Grant Institute - CLE
Federal Tax Update
2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Consumer BK Chapter 7 & 13
2011
American Bar Association
Criminal Tax Fraud and Controversy
2010
Ralph Grant Institute- CLE
Taxes in Bankruptcy
2008
Ralph Grant Institute- CLE
Federal Tax Update
Publications
2020
Tax Law Offices - Blog
How to Avoid Suspension of Professional Licenses Due to Unpaid Illinois Taxes
2009
Bloomberg Business Week
Tax Advice from a Former IRS Auditor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my employer change me from a 1099 employee to a W2 employee without my knowledge or consent ?
19 May 2020
Q&A
Is it illegal to ask an employee at your former employer to reimburse expenses on your behalf, considered as a form of fraud?
14 May 2020
Q&A
Any problem without closing the inactive company if a friend establishes a company in the future?
12 May 2020
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
How to Get IRS to Withdraw or Remove a Federal Tax Lien - Tips for Filling Out IRS Form 12277
03 Aug 2022
Video Legal Guide
Best Practices: How to Avoid Trouble in IRS Audits with Cash Businesses
03 Aug 2022
Video Legal Guide
How to Discharge and Remove Tax Debt in Bankruptcy Court - Attorney J Anton Collins
03 Aug 2022