Alyssa M. Whatley

Alyssa M. Whatley

Languages Spoken: English
Atlanta, Georgia
TaxCure Rating 5 Reviews
Tax Attorney at Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC

About Alyssa M. Whatley

Alyssa Maloof Whatley serves individuals, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized businesses that are seeking federal tax, state tax, and other liability relief, including bankruptcy.
She has significant experience with federal and state tax disputes, audit defense, offers in compromise and other tax liability relief, and trust fund recovery defense. In her bankruptcy practice, Alyssa helps clients analyze their liabilities and evaluate the various bankruptcy options, coming to a solution that best fits each client.

Alyssa graduated from the Georgia State University College of Law. During her third year of law school, she interned with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge the Honorable Margaret A. Murphy. In addition to being admitted to the bar in Georgia, Whatley is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia and the United States Tax Court.

Alyssa is a popular tax and bankruptcy speaker both in Georgia and nationally. She has been involved in a number of professional organizations, including serving as a former president of the Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Group. She was the 2019 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Alyssa is also a member of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Tax and Bankruptcy sections and the Georgia Association
of Women Lawyers. In addition, Alyssa was selected as a SuperLawyers 2019, 2020, and 2021 as a Rising Star for tax law.

When she is not assisting clients with tax or liability issues, you can often find Alyssa roller skating on the Beltline or teaching lessons in a rink. She is a former national champion roller figure skater. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • Georgia Department of Revenue

Reviews

4.9

Peer Rating

8 Reviews
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Recommended by Shaneil Charania
Worked on Case Together | Jul 31, 2021
I own a CPA Practice in Atlanta and Alyssa is our Firm's go to tax attorney for all of our clients. She deeply cares about each client and uses her extensive knowledge and experience to create favorable outcomes for each and every client we send to her. Alyssa is highly responsive and clients rave about her work and skillset.
Recommended by Charles M. Clapp
Worked on Case Together | Jul 27, 2021
Mrs. Whatley is my go-to attorney for complex tax cases. Simply put, she's the best there is. Knowledgeable, responsive, and fiercely capable, I trust her with all my tax referrals.
5.0

Customer Rating

5 Reviews

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Reviewed by Mark S
Advised on Unpaid Taxes, Tax Penalties | Jul 30, 2021
Alyssa Whatley...
This young lady is PHENOMENAL at her task and it is OBVIOUS that she enjoys her work.
My IRS bill was $240k she got it down to $4635
...are you kidding me...ARE YOU KIDDING ME???
That is 1.92% of what was ORIGINALLY asked for by the IRS.
She is a SKILLED, SHREWD and KNOWLEDGEABLE negotiator.
I suggest you do what she asks you to do, when she asks and how she asks you to do it.
I can attest to the fact that she sticks to the task at hand and will keep you informed as to the next steps in the process.
Once I gave the project to her I did not WORRY, THINK about it or was CONCERNED anymore as to the problem being solved...what a RELIEF and PIECE OF MIND for me, even during these PANDEMIC times that we are currently facing.
She is competitively priced for her services, as a matter of fact, she was considerably CHEAPER than the other firms I contacted. The price is what initially drove my decision to go with her. Once on board...I KNEW I made the RIGHT DECISION.
I suggest that you too...MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION...employ her services...
RESULTS and PIECE OF MIND...GUARANTEED...
Reviewed by April L
Advised on Unpaid Taxes | Jul 28, 2021
Mrs. Whatley is Amazing, she is very knowledgeable. She assisted me with my Taxes. I am so grateful to her and her Firm.

Problem Experience

  • Past Due Tax Return
  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
  • Other Levies
  • Passport Issues
  • Spousal Tax Issue
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Unfiled Returns - No Balance
  • ITIN or W-7 Issues

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Treasury Offset
  • Tax Penalties
  • Tax Lien
  • Bank Levy
  • Seizure
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • 100% Penalty Assessment
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Spousal Tax Issue

Solution Experience

  • Payment Plans
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Currently Not Collectible
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Injured Spouse Relief
  • Lien Withdrawal
  • CAP Hearing
  • CDP Hearing
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Lien Discharge
  • Lien Subordination
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Bankruptcy
  • 4180 Interview Support
  • Audit Representation
  • Tax Court
  • CSED Analysis
  • IRS Transcript Analysis

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Offer in Compromise
  • Lien Release
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Audit Defense or Support
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax Court
  • Amend Tax Returns

Tax Types Serviced

Corporate Tax Income Tax Employment/Payroll Tax State Sales & Use Tax Estate Tax (Form 706)

Taxpayer Types Serviced

Individuals Sole Proprietor Limited Liability Companies Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC S-Corporations C-Corporations Estates

Professional License & Designations

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
Law
Georgia 10/28/2015 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Managing Partner Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC Atlanta, Georgia Sep 2017 - Present
Associate Attorney Bomar Law Firm Atlanta, Georgia Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
Chapter 13 Courtroom Attorney Berry and Associates Atlanta, Georgia Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Graduate Research Assistant Phillip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Atlanta, Georgia Aug 2014 - May 2015

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
University of Georgia Bachelor's Degree 2010
Georgia State University Juris Doctor (JD) 2015

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
North Georgia Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Board Member 2021 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Member / Speaker 2018 - Present
Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Group Former President and Member 2015 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association Member 2015 - Present

Contact Information

Address

1389 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

In Office Visits

Yes

Pricing & Payments

Free Consultation Free Quote Virtual Consultation Flat Fee Pricing
Amex Method Amex
Visa Method Visa
Mastercard Method Mastercard
Money Order Method Money Order
Check Method Check
Cash Method Cash

Publications

Publication Type Publication Name Title Link
Speaking Engagement National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Review of the New 2018 Tax Cut and Jobs Act , Speaker, Avast Yet! Benefits of the New Tax Law & Applicability to Solo Practitioners N/A
Speaking Engagement National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Tax Basics in Bankruptcy N/A
Speaking Engagement National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Adding Tax Resolution to your Practice View Publication
Speaking Engagement American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) FINCEN, The Bank Secrecy Act, and How to Defend a Form 8300 Audit View Publication
Other Tax Notes Federal “For Social Media Influencers, New Facts Follow Old Law,” View Publication
Speaking Engagement American Society of Tax Problem Solvers The Power of Framing: View Publication

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