Tax Controversy Attorney James Kutten is a specialized tax law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing exclusively on resolving complex disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. What sets this practice apart is the attorney’s extensive background as a former Senior Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, bringing over 32 years of insider knowledge and technical expertise to each case.
The firm’s approach is built on deep procedural and substantive tax law mastery, honed through three decades of litigation and negotiation experience within the IRS itself. James Kutten represents individuals and organizations nationwide, with a particular emphasis on clients facing audits, criminal investigations, collection actions, or litigation. His practice is distinguished by the ability to navigate intricate tax controversies—from indirect method of proof cases to civil fraud penalties—with a focus on achieving efficient, favorable resolutions.
Services Offered
- Tax Attorney Services
- Criminal Tax Investigation
- IRS Tax Audit
- Tax Court Litigation
- IRS Collection
- Penalty Review and Relief
- Overpayments and Refund Claims
- Employment Tax
- Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax
- Statute of Limitations Issues
- IRS Tax Whistleblower Cases
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Claim for Abatement
- IRS Information Gathering (Summons)
- FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Requests
- Negotiation with IRS Revenue Agents and Appeals Office
- National Tax Controversy Representation
While primarily serving the St. Louis metropolitan area—including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County—as well as Missouri and Illinois, the firm offers nationwide representation, particularly in U.S. Tax Court matters. James Kutten is recognized for his innovative, “out-of-the-box” approach to resolving high-stakes tax disputes.
