Michelle D. Wynn

I have always thought that if every person on this earth focused their energy doing what they are best at and most passionate about, the world would be a great place. From the moment I encountered the world of tax resolution/ tax defense, I found the field where my energy should be focused. I developed a strong understanding of the legal and tax concepts and a passion for learning more about it. I also developed a passion for helping those struggling with tax issues; for helping them resolve the problem, learn how to move past it in a financially healthy way, and learn to avoid future financial or tax issues. I brought my knowledge and prior experiences to bear in my own law firm, Wynn Tax Law / Wynn Law, PLLC. There, I will constantly work to create a client-centered law firm devoted to providing the best quality tax resolution services to my clients. In addition to approaching every engagement with the utmost skill and integrity, I will strive at all times to make the client's satisfaction with all aspects of the representation be my measurement of success. I will continue to represent my clients with the understanding, compassion, and care that I wish for myself when I hire an attorney.

Quinnipiac University School of Law

J.D. (2011) | Tax Concentration

2008 - 2011

Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Graduated with a Concentration in Tax Law awarded with Honors.

University of Central Florida

B.A. (2008) | Legal Studies

2006 - 2008

Attorney

Wynn Law, PLLC / Wynn Tax Law

2017 - Current

Wynn Tax Law is where you will find the help you need to end your tax problem forever. Having a tax problem is stressful - dealing with your attorney doesn't need to be. You need an attorney who will work with you, customize their approach to your needs, make solving your tax problem as easy as possible for you, and help you make any changes needed to avoid these problems again in the future. It is our goal to ensure that your tax problem is resolved with the solution that will work best for you, within the confines of the law. We endeavor to ensure that you gain the knowledge and advice to let you move forward without the stress of tax problems in the future.

Partner

Parent, Parent & Wynn, LLP / IRS Medic

2011 - 2015

At IRS Medic/ Parent, Parent & Wynn, LLP, I became the Partner in charge of all client services. It was my job to ensure that all cases were handled with the utmost skill, competence, and care. During my time at the firm, at different and sometimes overlapping times, I served as the attorney in charge of the Tax Resolution Department, the OVDP/Streamlined Department, and the Tax Department (primarily in charge of tax return filings for both current and past years). I worked on hundreds of cases spanning virtually all types of tax controversies, including delinquent tax liabilities, foreign asset/income cases, audits (income, sales & use, and offshore asset), and tax preparation. Unlike many tax attorneys, I prepared hundreds of tax returns myself, which served me in good stead in better representing clients for tax cases, including audits, and in reviewing the work of other tax preparers, both those at our firm and outside tax preparers. I oversaw more than 20 employees by the time I separated from the firm. I had the pleasure of training and working with several wonderful attorneys and non-attorney staff members.

Research Assistant

Quinnpiac University School of Law Tax Clinic

2011 - 2011

Researched issues as directed by Staff Attorney. Assisted Staff Attorney with administrative duties. Represented low income taxpayers in collection disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.

Legal Intern

Quinnpiac University School of Law Tax Clinic

2010 - 2010

Represented low income taxpayers in collection disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Prepared case for litigation and represented client in settlement discussions with the Service.

Legal Extern

The Hartford - Tax Law Department

2010 - 2010

Evaluated employee benefit plans for tax consequences. Developed plans for implementation of new systems to comply with tax laws. Researched state income tax laws to update withholding programs, various Form 1099 reporting requirements, and income tax treaties with foreign nations.

Legal Intern

Connecticut Innocence Project

2010 - 2010

Summarized trial transcripts. Reviewed and organized documents. Analyzed and organized information received from police reports and lab tests.

Legal Intern

CT Office of the Attorney General - Child Protection Unit

2009 - 2009

Located and organized relevant information from trial transcripts. Researched legal issues and crafted memoranda in preparation for future litigation and appeals.

Professional Assistant / Marketing Assistant

The Marks Law Firm P.A.

2007 - 2008

Devised and implemented marketing strategies. Audited marketing efforts and office productivity.

"Stolen tax refund? What to do next" by Jonnelle Marte

CNN MarketWatch

February 10, 2013

Outstanding Clinical Student Award

Clinical Legal Education Association

2011

Award received for outstanding service in Quinnipiac University School of Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Outstanding Legal Scholarship

Quinnipiac University School of Law

2011

Outstanding Performance in Oral Advocacy

Quinnipiac Unversity School of Law

2011

Service to the Law School

Quinnipiac University School of Law

2011

Distinguished Academic Achievement in Criminal Law

Quinnipiac University School of Law

2009

The Florida Bar  # 0126182

Member

2016 - Current

The Florida Bar - Tax Section

Member

2016 - Current

Connecticut Bar Association - Tax Section

Member

2012 - Current

Connecticut State Bar  # 433062

Member

2011 - Current

Connecticut Bar Association - Tax Section

Executive Committee Member

2012 - 2017

Connecticut

Since 2011

Florida

Since 2016

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Q. wanting to know if I have to sign this new 872 since last was incorrect

May 14, 2019

A: The IRS often offers people the ability to pursue an Appeal of initial audit finding before the IRS issues a Statutory Notice of Deficiency. However, Appeals will only accept the case if they have at least 395 days before the current Statute of Limitations on Assessment is set to expire; this is intended to allow time for Appeals to have someone assigned and consider the issues before they need to issue the Notice of Deficiency so that they can avoid losing the ability to assess taxes while the case is pending assignment to an Appeals Officer. If you refuse to sign the 872 consenting to an extension of the Statute of Limitation on Assessment, the examiner will not send the case to Appeals and will instead issue a Notice of Deficiency. Once that Notice of Deficiency is issued, you will have 90 days to petition Tax Court to contest the assessment. If you petition Tax Court and your case has not already gone to Appeals, after IRS Counsel files an Answer to your Petition they will typically send the case back to Appeals to consider your objections to the assessment before proceeding to an actual trial in Tax Court.

If you don't contest the case in Tax Court and the assessment becomes final, then your only way to challenge it is through an Audit Reconsideration request or after payment through a Refund request.

If your representative is not an attorney and has not taken the Tax Court Bar to be able to represent people in Tax Court, then they are likely saying your only way to challenge the assessment would be through an audit reconsideration because they would not be able to represent you in a challenge to the assessment in Tax Court and you would either need to hire someone else or represent yourself. ... Read More

Q. I have an upcoming IRS appeal and I need to subpoena some documents /information from my employer. How do I best do it?

November 12, 2018

A: Unfortunately, you cannot subpoena documents from an employer unless it is in connection with a court case that is already filed. Since I assume you are speaking of an administrative appeal with the IRS Office of Appeals, you would not be able to issue a subpoena. You can request the documents from your employer to see if they will provide them voluntarily. If not, then your best bet may be to try to prove the points you are raising using documentation already in your possession.

The IRS is able to issue subpoenas to request documents and information without needing to have a court case filed. However, it would depend on the Appeals Officer being able and willing to issue such a subpoena and in some circumstances they are not able or willing to do so. ... Read More

Q. Ask TAX question for selling apartment oversea (<240k)

August 10, 2018

A: You will need to declare the income on your 2018 income tax return when you file it next year. If the money was held in a foreign bank or other account, you may also have other filing obligations such as a requirement to file an FBAR or an IRS Form 8938. I suggest you use a professional to prepare your 2018 income tax return and any other required documents. Make sure that the person is experienced in handling foreign income and assets, as this is a very specialized area of tax law.