John A. Cochran
Certified Public Accountant | Attorney At Law
IRS TAX AUDITS | TAX ISSUES | ESTATE PLANNING
Real Results for You | Greensburg | Pittsburgh
The Law Firm of John A. Cochran specializes in IRS, Tax, and Estate Law.
Tax Compliance
Skillful legal expertise in helping you comply with complex state and federal tax laws…
Tax Disputes
Resolutions for challenging tax problems, audits, and negotiations of Offers in Compromise…
Estate Planning and Probate
Experienced assistance drafting last will & testaments, living wills, powers of attorney (POA), business succession, and comprehensive estate plans…
Trust Creation and Administration
Complete analysis, discussion, and creation of the various types of trust options available for individuals. Assistance with all aspects of trust administration…
Experienced Assistance With Tax Problems And Estate Planning
Are you facing a serious legal issue with taxes or an estate? You need results, not uncertainty. The goal of our law firm is to first protect you, while also providing the best possible outcome in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner for your situation.
Measures To Proactively Minimize Taxes
Our firm devotes a considerable portion of the practice towards minimizing taxes for clients. This takes decades of tax law and accounting experience. The firm assists clients with tax timing issues, tax return preparation, and existing or pending transactions for individuals and businesses of all sizes.
Resolution Of Tax Disputes
Tax related controversies require results-oriented representation. Some of these disputes can involve sales tax, payroll, income, or many other issues. Our firm provides cost-effective solutions for Offers in Compromise, payment planning, appeals, or, if necessary, representation in tax court.
Have You Received An IRS or State Tax Audit Notice?
A tax audit notice usually generates immediate anxiety. It is at this critical point where you need the assistance of an experienced and compassionate tax attorney. The law firm of John A. Cochran, Esquire will review your situation, develop an audit strategy, and/or represent you to resolve these issues and avoid additional tax liabilities.
Contact Us Today!
If you are dealing with tax problems or estate issues, they can seem overwhelming. The first piece of free advice we’ll offer is…try to RELAX! The stress and anxiety you may feel probably won’t help the situation. That’s why we’re here. We will take that load off your mind.
Our law firm will walk you through the steps to remedy and resolve any issues and break down each step into understandable elements. We assist clients in Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Allegheny & Westmoreland County, and many other areas both locally and nationally.
Our Law Firm Specializes In:
Collections of Tax Debt
Our law firm assists you with missing or delinquent federal income taxes you may have failed to pay. We represent you when dealing with the IRS (or state) and work with you cohesively to minimize the penalties or interest that accrues daily.
Estate Planing and Probate
For most, protecting and providing for family is of vital importance. Planning for them ahead of time is crucial. We will assist you in the various legal estate documents needed to better protect your loved ones if you unexpectedly die or become incapacitated. These include, but are not limited to, wills, trusts, various powers of attorney.
Business Succession Planning
Strategic business succession planning allows you to decide who is to run or own your business when you approach retirement. How will you do that? When? To whom gets the business? Our firm helps you decide and plan for all these questions.
Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney
Both are critical aspects for any comprehensive estate planning. They permit you to provide instruction to members of your family, or caregivers and doctors, as to your wishes for care. They also offer the legal authority for someone to make financial decisions for you or your business on your behalf.
Will Preparation
Wills are typically a starting point towards any comprehensive estate planning. However, they are also one of the most important. Valid wills provide evidence of an individual’s wishes regarding their assets after death. A will instructs executors or personal representatives to pay off their debts and taxes. Very important also is the ability to name guardians for your minor children.
Trust Creation and Administration
Trusts are, simply put, not just for the rich. They are flexible financial instruments that even those of modest means can find very helpful. There are multiple trusts you can choose to set up including, Charitable, Living Trusts, Revocable, Irrevocable, and many more. Depending on your individual situation and planning purposes, our firm can thoroughly describe which would be best for you as well as advise you on a particular path to take.
Estate Tax
Estate taxes are an often-misunderstood topic. If an individual passes, their estate can face federal and state estate taxes. Planning is critical for those who wish to leave their loved ones with less tax burden. The law firm of John A. Cochran, Esq. assists individuals with legal advice and tax planning strategies that can reduce these estate tax burdens
IRS Tax Audits
A notice from the IRS or PA Department of Revenue (for Pennsylvanians) doesn’t necessarily mean you did anything wrong. It could simply mean they need more information, or that there was a minor error somewhere. However, you cannot ignore this. You need to respond. Try not to let this cause immediate unnecessary stress and anxiety. Call our firm.
Pennsylvania State Taxes
Dealing with the IRS is only half the battle. Pennsylvania residents and businesses must comply the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Any tax disputes that arise must be dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Tax Compliance
Informed and meticulous tax planning advice can help you comply with the thousands of complex federal and Pennsylvania tax codes that are on the books. Compliance also can help to reduce or minimize your taxes
Tax Disputes
Tax disputes with the IRS or Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) can be a nightmare. These stressful tax problems can result in loss of sleep, appetite, and untold anxiety. Ignoring the problem will not help. You could wind up owing thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars to tax authorities. In worst case scenarios, you may even face possible criminal tax fraud charges. You need help. You need to obtain experienced legal counsel. The law firm of John A. Cochran, Esquire is here to assist you
Tax Evasion
Has the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) contacted you with a question suggestive of tax evasion or fraud allegations? Tax evasion is a severe charge. This is something you need to take seriously. An experienced tax attorney needs to be in your corner. It could be a simple mistake, but you still need a legal partner lobbying for you in this case. Nobody should face the IRS’s criminal division, Criminal Investigation (CI) alone.