About Ben Pruett
Ben Pruett is a tax lawyer and a CPA who focuses on civil and criminal tax controversies. He represents individuals and businesses in all types of federal and state civil and criminal tax controversy matters. With his extensive knowledge of the tax code and a strategic approach, Ben works diligently to provide best-in-class service and he helps clients reach a successful resolution to their tax problems.
Prior to focusing on tax controversy, Ben spent years broadening his tax experience so he could be well prepared to effectively handle any tax problem. He served every size of client including individuals, small and medium sized businesses and large publicly traded global corporations. Ben worked at small accounting and law firms, and international firms PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. While in law school he interned with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
Prior to focusing on tax controversy, Ben spent years broadening his tax experience so he could be well prepared to effectively handle any tax problem. He served every size of client including individuals, small and medium sized businesses and large publicly traded global corporations. Ben worked at small accounting and law firms, and international firms PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. While in law school he interned with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Arizona Department of Revenue
- Ohio Department of Taxation
Reviews
Reviewed by
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Advised on Bank Levy |
May 18, 2023
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- FBAR & FATCA
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Foreign Informational Penalties
- Expatriation (Form 8854)
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Spousal Tax Issues
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Sales Taxes
- Sales Tax (Transaction Privilege)
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- CAT Issues
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
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Other Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- Criminal Tax Defense
- CSED Analysis
- Tax Court
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Releases
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense or Support
- Tax Appeals
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Taxpayer Assistance Order Help
- Amend Tax Returns
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Other Tax Preparation
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Transaction Privilege Tax Representation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Tax Amnesty
- Audit Defense & Support
- Business Tax Preparation
- Tax Appeals
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Gift Tax/GST Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Expatriates
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Law
Ohio
5/26/2016
Active
CPA
Ohio
9/17/2018
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Attorney & CPA | Pruett Tax Law LLC | Phoenix, Arizona | Jun 2021 - Present |
| International Tax Attorney | Eastman Chemical Company | Kingsport, Tennessee | Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 |
| Transaction Advisory Services - Transaction Tax Consultant | EY | Cleveland, Ohio | Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 |
| International Tax Services Consultant | PwC | Cleveland, Ohio | Oct 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Bachelor's Degree | 2008 |
| Cleveland State University | Juris Doctor (JD) | 2012 |
| University of Akron | Master's Degree | 2014 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Attorney-CPAs | Member | 2021 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) | Member | 2009 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
221 East Indianola Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Hourly Billing
Small Upfront Retainer
Flat Fee Pricing
Contact Me for Details
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Visa
Mastercard
Paypal
Venmo
Money Order
Check
Cash
Zelle
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | Pruett Tax Law Blog | Does the IRS disagree with your income? 7 critical steps | View Publication |
| Web Article | Pruett Tax Law Blog | Do you owe back taxes? Takes these steps to protect yourself | View Publication |
| Web Article | The Tax Adviser | Shared-Responsibility Payment: Minimum Value Requirement | View Publication |
| Web Article | Journal of Accountancy | The Sec. 4980H assessable payment for large employers | View Publication |
| Web Article | Pruett Tax Law | Should you hire a tax lawyer to help with your tax problems? | View Publication |
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