About Karen Tenenbaum
An attorney for over 35 years, Karen founded Tenenbaum Law, P.C., which helps individuals and businesses facing IRS and New York State tax problems. Karen and her team have successfully represented clients in matters including:
• Federal & State Audits
• IRS Appeals & NY State Conciliation Conferences
• Federal & NYS Collection Issues, including Liens, Levies, Warrants & Seizures
• Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements
• Responsible Officer Assessments
• NYS Residency Audits
• NYS Sales Tax Audits
• NYS Voluntary Disclosure
Karen is a frequent speaker on IRS and NYS tax issues for numerous professional groups on topics such as New York State residency, IRS and NYS collections, and more. She speaks at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum, NCCPAP Accounting and Tax Symposium, LIU Post Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy and NYSSCPA, Nassau and Suffolk All Day Tax Conferences. Karen’s knowledge and leadership have established her as a leading tax attorney in the NY area. Karen was selected as a New York Super Lawyer as a practitioner in Tax Law. Karen has been quoted in numerous articles in Bloomberg Business News, Money Magazine, Long Island Business News, The Daily News, and more on the topics of NYS Residency and NYS Tax Collection issues.
• Rated a Top Tax Law Firm by Long Island Business News • Rated a Top Women-Owned Law Firm in NY by the New York Law Journal • Rated Best Tax Law Firm by LIBN Reader Rankings
Karen received her LL.M. (Taxation) from New York University School of Law and her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Karen is admitted to the State Bar of New York and to the U.S. Tax Court. Karen is also a Certified Public Accountant.
• Federal & State Audits
• IRS Appeals & NY State Conciliation Conferences
• Federal & NYS Collection Issues, including Liens, Levies, Warrants & Seizures
• Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements
• Responsible Officer Assessments
• NYS Residency Audits
• NYS Sales Tax Audits
• NYS Voluntary Disclosure
Karen is a frequent speaker on IRS and NYS tax issues for numerous professional groups on topics such as New York State residency, IRS and NYS collections, and more. She speaks at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum, NCCPAP Accounting and Tax Symposium, LIU Post Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy and NYSSCPA, Nassau and Suffolk All Day Tax Conferences. Karen’s knowledge and leadership have established her as a leading tax attorney in the NY area. Karen was selected as a New York Super Lawyer as a practitioner in Tax Law. Karen has been quoted in numerous articles in Bloomberg Business News, Money Magazine, Long Island Business News, The Daily News, and more on the topics of NYS Residency and NYS Tax Collection issues.
• Rated a Top Tax Law Firm by Long Island Business News • Rated a Top Women-Owned Law Firm in NY by the New York Law Journal • Rated Best Tax Law Firm by LIBN Reader Rankings
Karen received her LL.M. (Taxation) from New York University School of Law and her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Karen is admitted to the State Bar of New York and to the U.S. Tax Court. Karen is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- New York State Department of Taxation
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
- Florida Department of Revenue
Reviews
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Sales Tax
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Unfiled Sales Tax
- Unfiled State Payroll Tax
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- License Revocation
- Seizure
- Sales Tax
- Unfiled Sales Taxes
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Offer In Compromise
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Audit Representation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Audit Defense & Support
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Closing Agreement (OIC)
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
- Payment Agreement
- Audit Support
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Alcoholic Beverage Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Law
New York
7/13/1984
Active
CPA
New York
8/1/1985
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founder & Tax Attorney | Tenenbaum Law, P.C. | Melville, New York | Jul 1996 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College of the City University of New York | Bachelor's Degree | 1980 |
| Brooklyn Law School | Juris Doctor (JD) | 1983 |
| New York University | Master of Laws (LLM) | 1987 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Bar Association | Tax Law Committee Chair | 2020 - Present |
| NYSSCPA, Nassau Chapter | Chair of Financial Literacy Committee | 2013 - Present |
| Commerce Plaza, Inc. | Co-Founder and President | 1987 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
534 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 301
Melville, New York 11747
Melville, New York 11747
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Small Upfront Retainer
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine | The NYSSCPA Suffolk Chapter | New IRS Tax Relief Measures for Those Struggling to Pay Taxes | View Publication |
| Magazine | The Suffolk Lawyer | IRS Relief for Taxpayers Facing COVID-19 Financial Struggles | View Publication |
| Journal | The Trusted Professional – NYSSCPA | How Do You Think The New Administration Will Change The Tax Landscape For Your Clients? | View Publication |
| Magazine | Suffolk County Bar Association | Lien vs. Levy. What Hits First and What Rights Do You Have to Contest the IRS? | View Publication |
| Web Article | Tax Stringer | Minimizing the Risks of a New York State Residency audit After COVID | View Publication |
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