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JEFF RICE

Jeff Rice is the founder of Rice Tax Law PLLC and represents individuals, businesses, and other organizations in federal and state tax controversy matters. His practice is devoted to resolving disputes with taxing authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Washington State Department of Revenue, and other tax agencies.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Rice served as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, where he spent more than a decade litigating cases before the United States Tax Court and advising the IRS on complex tax issues. This experience provides him with a detailed understanding of IRS procedures, enforcement tools, and decision-making processes.

Mr. Rice represents taxpayers at every stage of a tax dispute, including:

IRS examinations and audits
Administrative appeals before IRS Appeals
Collection matters, including installment agreements, offers in compromise, currently not collectible status, levies, liens, and Collection Due Process hearings
Penalty abatement and reasonable cause claims
Employment tax and payroll tax issues
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty investigations
Tax litigation before the United States Tax Court
Refund claims and refund litigation
Non-filer and delinquent return matters
Domestic and international information return compliance
Offshore reporting and voluntary disclosure matters
Criminal tax investigations and tax-related defense matters

Drawing on both his government experience and private practice representation of sophisticated individuals and businesses, Mr. Rice provides strategic, practical guidance to clients facing complex tax problems. His goal is to help taxpayers resolve disputes efficiently, protect their rights, and achieve the best possible outcome under the law.