Kevin J. Rattay
Associate
Case Highlights
Getting the IRS to release an improper $100,000 tax lien A client was facing foreclosure on his house, because a balloon payment had come due and an improper $100, 000.00 federal tax lien was preventing the client from refinancing. Kevin stepped in, convinced the Internal Revenue Service to release the lien so the client could save his home.
Using bankruptcy to get a fresh start from overwhelming tax debt Clients often feel as if their overwhelming tax debt will be with them for the rest of their lives, preventing them from ever accumulating wealth or living a normal financial life. Kevin has helped hundreds of clients get a fresh start from overwhelming tax debt through tax-motivated bankruptcy, either by eliminating the tax debt completely through Chapter 7 or reducing the debt to a manageable level through bankruptcy reorganization.
Get To Know Kevin In His Own Words
“I listen carefully to my clients. My objective is to listen and understand what the client's problem is and then to clearly explain what options and alternatives are available to them.”
“I like being helpful and solving client’s problems. The most gratifying moment in my practice is at the end of a matter when I know my client feels satisfied with my efforts and well-pleased with the outcome.”
Professional Experience
• Representation of debtors and creditors in personal and business Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases
• Representation of taxpayers regarding Internal Revenue Service and State tax agency issues, including tax liability disputes and tax collection matters
• Former tax accountant
J.D., cum laude, Arizona State University, 1986
B.S., Accounting, magna cum laude, Central Connecticut College, 1980
Arizona, 1986
United State District Court, District of Arizona, 1986
United States Tax Court, 1987