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PPS Recommended Resource | Tax Court Representation & IRS Disputes
An IRS examination, disputed deduction, or notice of deficiency can put significant money at stake. For physicians with complex compensation, business interests, or real estate investments, the underlying tax issues may require careful legal and factual analysis, not simply another tax return.
Paul A. Channo is a United States Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP) and Enrolled Agent (EA) who assists taxpayers with federal tax controversies. Admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, Paul is a member of the bar of the US Tax Court and is authorized to represent taxpayers in tax controversy matters as a non-attorney practitioner. He also brings a background in proactive tax planning for physicians, business owners, and real estate investors.
If you have received an IRS notice, are facing an examination, or are considering challenging an IRS determination, contact Paul to discuss the matter and applicable deadlines.
Contact Paul About an IRS or Tax Court Matter →Tax controversies can arise long after a return has been filed. Paul evaluates the IRS position, the applicable tax rules, the available records, and the procedural options so clients can make informed decisions about how to proceed.
His work may include:
Not every IRS issue requires litigation. The appropriate response depends on the facts, procedural posture, and deadlines involved.
The United States Tax Court provides a forum for taxpayers to challenge many IRS deficiency determinations before paying the disputed tax. Tax Court petitions are subject to strict statutory deadlines, and missing a deadline can materially limit available options.
When a dispute reaches this stage, it is important to work with someone who understands both the substantive tax issue and the procedural requirements of the forum.
Paul works with physicians and other high-income taxpayers whose returns may involve multiple income sources, professional practices, partnerships, and investment properties. Through Tax Planning Boutique, he has advised on tax strategies involving medical practices, telemedicine, high-income W-2 earners, real estate professional status, material participation, depreciation, and other complex federal income tax provisions.
That planning background informs his approach to controversy matters: understanding the position taken on a return, the evidence needed to support it, and the potential consequences of an IRS challenge.
Paul began his career in aerospace engineering after graduating from Oakland University and later transitioned into tax practice. He is a U.S. Tax Court Practitioner, Enrolled Agent, Certified Tax Coach, and Certified Real Estate Tax Strategist. He works with clients through Tax Planning Boutique and focuses on technical analysis, clear communication, and practical guidance.
PPS readers may know Paul through our physician-focused tax planning education and webinars with Tax Planning Boutique. Those sessions have addressed real-world tax issues affecting high-income professionals and real estate investors.
We are featuring his Tax Court credentials separately because proactive tax planning and defending a tax position are different services. Physicians facing an IRS dispute should know that specialized representation may be available.
If your goal is to plan ahead rather than resolve an existing controversy, Paul and the Tax Planning Boutique team also provide proactive tax planning for physicians, business owners, and real estate investors.
Explore Tax Planning Boutique →If you have received an IRS notice or are facing a disputed tax adjustment, reach out promptly. Paul can assess whether the matter falls within his services and discuss potential next steps.
Contact Paul About Your Tax Matter →Disclosure: Paul Channo is associated with Tax Planning Boutique, a PPS partner. PPS may receive compensation from certain referrals. This page is informational and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Representation eligibility, service scope, fees, and outcomes depend on the individual circumstances. Contact the practitioner directly to confirm available services and qualifications. No outcome is guaranteed.
