Attorney John Pontius is the founder of Pontius Tax Law, PLLC with offices in Washington, DC and in Rockville, Maryland. Mr. Pontius represents individual and business clients with sensitive and serious tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
At Pontius Tax Law, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help individuals and businesses effectively navigate through tax controversies. Our team of experienced Washington DC tax attorneys specializes in various areas including:
- IRS Audit and Appeals: Providing expert representation during IRS audits and appeals processes.
- IRS Collections: Assisting clients in developing reasonable payment plans to address outstanding taxes.
- IRS Penalty Abatement: Negotiating with the IRS for the reduction or removal of tax penalties.
- Lien Resolution: Resolving tax liens and helping clients regain financial stability.
- Offshore Disclosure: Guiding clients through the complex process of disclosing offshore financial accounts to the IRS.
- State and Local Tax: Assisting with state and local tax issues and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
- Tax Fraud & Evasion: Defending clients facing allegations of tax fraud or evasion.
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: Providing guidance to employers dealing with trust fund recovery penalties for unpaid payroll taxes.
- Tax Levy: Assisting clients in dealing with IRS tax levies and finding solutions to release or reduce them.
- U.S. Tax Court Litigation: Representing clients in tax-related disputes before the U.S. Tax Court.
- Tax Planning: Offering strategic tax planning services to help individuals and businesses optimize their financial decisions.
Whether you need assistance with an ongoing tax controversy, require guidance on tax planning, or seek resolution for any other tax-related matter, our dedicated team is here to provide expert advice and personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Based on 39 Reviews
Add ReviewJohn Pontius was very professional in his responses to fellow lawyers and clients asking for his opinion on international tax and personal income tax matters.Report
John was fantastic to work with. His deep understanding and knowledge of the law proved to be incredibly helpful and I can’t recommend John enough.Report
John and team helped us through a rather difficult and complicated tax matter. With their guidance, the issue is now resolved and behind us. John is a consummate professional, and a hell of a nice guy, and I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone that needs such services.Report
I had a tax issue with dc otr, i choose mr pontius for this,due to his vast experience in tax handling, he did a great job, he is very knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend him for any tax advice.Report
I have known John Pontius for essentially his entire legal career. Throughout that entire time he has consistently exhibited a high degree of professionalism, outstanding quality, consistent responsiveness and overall great value as a tax attorney. His understanding of the underlying law and ability to convey that to his clients is unparalleled. I can not recommend the Pontius Tax Law, PLLC firm highly enough.Report
John is a wonderful tax attorney. We have worked on a handful of cases together over the years and his knowledge of the tax law and IRS procedures never fails to impress. He comes up with creative strategies to efficiently and effectively achieve good results for his clients. And he is a good person which is all too often overlooked in today's business climate.Report
John Pontius is an excellent attorney. He is professional and very knowledgeable about tax law. Attorney Pontius is responsive to questions and finds good solutions to complex issues.Report
John was very helpful during an introductory call on a tax settlement matter. Fees were reasonable. Responsive and addressed our concerns so we could make an informed decision.Report
John is highly knowledgeable in Tax law and his guidance on G4 visa tax matters, specifically regarding the FIRPTA, was extremely helpful, accurate and timely.Report
In the many years I have known John, he has consistently demonstrated his professionalism, quality, responsiveness and value in his representation of his clients and with his unwavering work, ethic. Without reserve, I would recommend John as he is a high quality tax attorney who fights for his clients.Report
Pontius Tax Law is a trusted tax law firm serving clients in the DMV region and worldwide. Led by attorney John Pontius, our team is well-versed in the complexities of U.S. tax laws and provides expert guidance in resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state taxing authorities. We specialize in a wide range of services including IRS audit representation and appeals, collections negotiations, penalty abatement, lien resolution, offshore account disclosures, state and local tax matters, tax fraud defense, trust fund recovery penalties, tax levies, U.S. Tax Court litigation, tax planning, and more. With our comprehensive expertise and personalized approach, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve optimal outcomes in their tax disputes.