Pontius Tax Law, PLLC

Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is a legal services firm founded by attorney John Pontius, Jr. that helps clients resolve sensitive and serious tax matters through trust, dedication, and value. The firm has offices in Washington D.C., Rockville, MD, and serves clients in the DMV region and internationally. They specialize in tax controversies, including IRS collection, penalty abatement, lien resolution, and offshore disclosures.

The firm handles a wide range of tax issues including FATCA, FBAR, FIRPTA, international tax, IRS audit and appeals, tax levies, and unfiled tax returns. They also represent clients in U.S. Tax Court litigation and work on trust fund recovery penalties and employment tax issues. Their practice areas cover both individual and business tax planning needs.

Pontius Tax Law operates from multiple locations including 110 N Washington St, Suite 201 in Rockville, MD, and 1300 I St NW Suite 400E in Washington, DC. They also have offices in Alexandria, Bethesda, and Fairfax, VA, serving clients across the DMV region and beyond. The firm is veteran-owned and operated, with John Pontius having served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.

Clients can reach the firm by phone at (240) 892-7197 for the Rockville office or (202) 972-0055 for the Washington DC office. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The firm encourages potential clients to call or send questions to get in touch and resolve their tax problems.

Some reviewers on Google praise the firm's effectiveness in resolving difficult IRS mistakes quickly and professionally. Clients have noted the staff's patience, thoroughness, and ability to handle complex international bank account issues. The firm is recognized for its expertise in FIRPTA matters and providing clear direction to start resolving issues.

The firm was recognized in the 2027 Chambers Spotlight Rankings for tax law in the D.C. Metro Area. This recognition highlights their standing among tax law practitioners in the region. The firm continues to build its reputation through such industry acknowledgments and client satisfaction.

The firm advises on complex federal, state, and international reporting laws and frequently works with clients' accountants on technical issues. They help individuals and businesses determine the best path forward for disclosing offshore financial accounts or creating reasonable payment plans for the IRS. Their approach involves cost/benefit analysis to ensure recommendations are beneficial.

The firm handles cases involving employment tax issues such as worker classification and the trust fund recovery penalty. They also assist with collection due process hearings and offers in compromise. Their experience spans both domestic and international tax matters, including unfiled tax returns and offshore disclosures.

The firm's team includes John Pontius as managing attorney, along with Dana Fairchild as a senior tax controversy specialist, Sarah Valdez, Mathew Weisbrod, and Gigi Panambo. They work together to provide comprehensive legal representation for sensitive tax matters.

The firm's education and background include John Pontius receiving his Tax LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and his J.D. from Widener University Commonwealth Law School. He was a student extern to Judge Paris of the U.S. Tax Court and a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society.

The firm's history includes John Pontius starting his practice in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps with the 1st Armored Division in Wiesbaden, Germany. He deployed to Tikrit, Iraq and managed the IRS-sponsored military Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program there.

The firm's website states that they strive to resolve sensitive tax problems through trust, dedication, and value. They emphasize the importance of advocacy in tax controversies to prevent cases from evolving into criminal matters. Their approach is client-focused and aims to identify the best path forward for each case.

The firm's FAQ section addresses common questions about FATCA letters, tax planning needs, and unfiled returns. They advise that even if account holders do not reply to FATCA letters, foreign financial institutions will share account information with the IRS. They recommend speaking with a tax attorney to discuss resolution options upon receipt of such letters.

The firm's practice areas include state and local tax issues, tax levies, and trust fund recovery penalties. They also handle IRS and state audit examinations as well as Appeals and penalty abatement. Their services cover a broad spectrum of tax law issues affecting both individuals and businesses.

The official website of Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is pontiustaxlaw.com.