Overview

Attention to Detail. Understanding and Compassion. Tact and Diplomacy. Focus on the Future. Insight. Sophistication. Excellent Judgement. These are a few of the qualities that make David A. Carris, Esq., of David A. Carris, P.C.,  a leading advocate for Taxpayer Rights when it comes to helping individuals and businesses end their tax nightmares with the Internal Revenue Service and State Taxing Authorities.

David A. Carris represents individuals and businesses of all sizes who have difficult tax problems. His representation is carried on at both the administrative and court levels. He is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

The goal of David A. Carris is to aggressively protect clients' rights throughout the process of addressing and clarifying past and/or present tax problems, designing a customized, realistic, and practical solution for the problems, supporting the client during the process, and doing everything he can to enable the client to regain confidence and prosper in the future, unencumbered by the trauma of the past. Mr. Carris' relationship with his clients involves them in every step of the decision making process. His " No Surprises!" approach minimizes the stressful pressures on everyone involved and helps lay the groundwork for the optimal outcome for each client.

Attention to Detail

"You did not miss a single thing during the entire process, and often pointed out items which I had overlooked or not considered."   (Individual)

"[Mr. Carris] is punctual, adaptive, and very knowledgeable in his chosen profession." (Business Owner)

"All the way, over this long process, you have shown not only the highest level of professional excellence but also an understanding and compassionate personality, which allowed us to go through it all with calm and a full trust that the matter will be solved the best way possible." (Individual)

"Involvement in a tax matter is often a scary thing… You made it very clear that you understood my problems… You were compassionate and sensitive to the emotions one feels in these matters, and I never left your office feeling in any way diminished as a result of the process." (Individual)

"When dealing with the IRS and others, you represented my interests with the utmost in tact and diplomacy, and I am convinced that these attributes…made the difference in achieving resolution."   (Individual)

"I personally owe a great deal of my peace of mind to Mr. Carris' extremely able, competent and cool and calm operating style… Please be sure that Mr. Carris is aware of how much I appreciated his efforts above and beyond the call of duty." (Individual)

"From the moment you agreed to handle my case, until the day I received the letter regarding the successful outcome, I never once left your office, or came away from a phone call, feeling less than optimistic." (Individual)

"You never missed an opportunity to remind me that we cannot do anything about the past, having competent counsel is a great way to deal with the present, and that all thoughts must be focused on the future, which will be better as a result of what we do today…I firmly believe this is what sets you apart from most members of your profession." (Individual)

"Dave, you saved me. I can't thank you enough!" (Individual)

"We would highly recommend your firm to anyone who is under attack by the IRS." (Business Owner)

"... Mr. Carris informed me that, according to his calculations, the amount owed on the day the OIC was accepted totaled a staggering $167,865.21. The settlement amount, $ 3,900.00,  represents approximately two cents on every dollar of liability…It is certain that I could not have reached such a settlement if I had faced the IRS on my own." (Business Owner)

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