About Carr Law Firm

Tax Law, Tax Resolution and Bankruptcy Representation in Arizona

Carr Law Firm is an Arizona law firm serving individuals and businesses in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout Maricopa County. The firm focuses on tax law, tax resolution, bankruptcy representation, and related legal matters involving financial obligations, business structures, and asset protection.

Tax disputes and financial difficulties can involve multiple areas of law. An outstanding tax liability, for example, may raise questions about collection procedures, available resolution options, and the treatment of tax debts in bankruptcy. Business owners may need to consider entity structure, contractual obligations, tax treatment, and personal financial exposure when making important decisions.

Carr Law Firm helps clients understand the legal issues affecting their circumstances, evaluate available options, and determine appropriate next steps. The firm's work is grounded in the applicable law, the facts of each matter, and the client's individual or business objectives.

Our Legal Practice Areas

The firm assists individuals and businesses with a range of tax-related, bankruptcy, and business-planning matters. The appropriate legal services depend on the nature of the issue, the client's circumstances, and the requirements of applicable federal and state law.

Tax Resolution and IRS Representation

Tax liabilities and disputes with taxing authorities can create significant legal and financial concerns. Carr Law Firm represents taxpayers in matters involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and applicable state tax authorities.

Depending on the circumstances, tax-resolution matters may involve tax audits, disputed assessments, administrative appeals, collection actions, collection due process hearings, Offers in Compromise, innocent spouse relief, installment agreements, and other available resolution procedures.

Each option has specific eligibility requirements, procedural rules, and potential consequences. Evaluating a tax matter requires understanding the underlying liability, relevant tax periods, applicable deadlines, and the remedies available under the governing law.

Bankruptcy Representation

Carr Law Firm represents debtors in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. Bankruptcy involves federal statutory requirements, financial disclosures, creditor rights, court procedures, and decisions that can affect a debtor's assets, obligations, and financial future.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 serve different purposes and have different eligibility requirements and consequences. Depending on the circumstances, an evaluation may involve income, assets, secured and unsecured debts, creditor collection activity, and the potential treatment of particular obligations.

Tax debts can introduce additional considerations because their treatment in bankruptcy depends on the nature of the liability and the applicable legal requirements. A bankruptcy filing does not automatically discharge every tax debt or eliminate every lien. A case-specific assessment is necessary to understand the available options and limitations.

Business Law and Entity Planning

Business formation and organization involve decisions that can affect ownership, management, liability, taxation, and ongoing legal obligations. Carr Law Firm assists business owners with legal planning intended to address their business structures and related tax considerations.

Depending on the client's needs, services may include corporation formation, limited liability company (LLC) organization, tax elections, partnership agreements, ownership arrangements, and business contracts.

Effective planning considers more than the initial formation of an entity. Governing documents, contractual relationships, management responsibilities, and applicable legal requirements can all influence how a business operates and how its owners manage risk.

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Estate planning and asset protection involve understanding how property is owned, managed, and transferred, as well as the legal considerations that may affect exposure to certain claims.

Depending on the circumstances and services required, planning may involve trusts, business ownership arrangements, entity structures, and other legal documents intended to address succession, property management, or asset-related objectives.

Asset protection arrangements are subject to applicable law, including rules governing creditor rights and transfers of property. No particular structure guarantees protection from every claim or legal obligation. Appropriate planning requires evaluating the client's circumstances and the legal limitations that apply.

An Integrated Approach to Legal and Financial Challenges

Tax law, bankruptcy, business organization, and asset protection can intersect in ways that are not immediately apparent. Decisions in one area may affect obligations, ownership rights, financial exposure, or available legal remedies in another.

For example, a taxpayer facing collection activity may need to evaluate available administrative remedies alongside broader financial obligations. A business owner considering restructuring may need to understand the relationship between entity organization, tax treatment, contractual commitments, and creditor claims.

Carr Law Firm considers the legal issues relevant to each matter rather than assuming that a single approach is suitable for every client. The objective is to help clients understand their circumstances, identify potential courses of action, and make informed decisions based on applicable law.

Our Attorneys

Carr Law Firm's legal team brings together experience and education in taxation, tax resolution, bankruptcy, business organization, and related legal planning. The attorneys' respective backgrounds contribute to the firm's work with individuals and businesses facing tax, debt, and business-related legal challenges.

Nathan E. Carr — Founder

Nathan E. Carr founded Carr Law Firm and focuses on representing individuals and businesses in tax resolution and bankruptcy matters. His background includes representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities, tax audits and appeals, collection due process hearings, Offers in Compromise, innocent spouse matters, and the treatment of tax liabilities in bankruptcy.

Mr. Carr holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Business Management from Weber State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona and Utah, with additional federal court admissions as reflected in his professional credentials.

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Levi S. Hatch — Attorney

Levi S. Hatch advises individuals and business owners on business entity organization, tax planning, estate planning, asset protection, and related legal matters. His practice also includes representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and representing taxpayers before the IRS and state tax authorities.

Mr. Hatch earned an Economics degree from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. His professional admissions include the Arizona Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Tax Court.

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Professional Guidance Focused on Your Circumstances

Legal and financial challenges often involve important decisions, procedural requirements, and consequences that extend beyond the immediate issue. Understanding the available options can help individuals and business owners determine how to proceed.

Carr Law Firm works with clients to understand their concerns, evaluate relevant legal considerations, and identify potential next steps. The firm recognizes that every matter has its own facts, objectives, and limitations, and that effective legal representation requires attention to those individual circumstances.

If you are dealing with an IRS dispute, tax liability, bankruptcy concern, business-planning decision, or related legal issue, contact Carr Law Firm to discuss your situation and determine whether the firm's services are appropriate for your needs.

Contact Carr Law Firm

To discuss a tax, bankruptcy, or business-related legal matter, contact Carr Law Firm to inquire about scheduling a consultation.

Legal options and outcomes depend on the facts of each matter and the law that applies. Contacting the firm is an opportunity to discuss your circumstances and determine the appropriate next steps.