Well chances are if you are calling for help, then you probably don't possess all the qualifications necessary to handle your own case. Some clients are confident they can represent themselves in an audit or settle their debt with the IRS. If this is the case, then there is no need to hire a tax attorney. However, if you have any doubts getting it wrong the first time can be a disaster. Let's say you had a field audit and after the audit was over you agree to the IRS findings of $20,000 in back taxes owed. With proper representation, you may be able to lower that amount. Other examples would be not properly presenting your financials in a way that will be favorable to you for an offer in compromise. We have had client not list all their dependents, understate their expenses in the county they live in, not properly fill out their profit and loss statements, and not being able to argue justifying their business expenses in an audit. These are just some of the examples. We strongly recommend you contact one of our tax attorneys for a free consultation.