About Steven J. Oshins
Steven J. Oshins is a founding member of Oshins & Associates in Las Vegas and one of the nation's foremost authorities on advanced estate and tax planning, including dynasty trusts, domestic asset protection trusts, family limited partnerships, and IRA trust planning. He has been named Las Vegas Trusts and Estates/Tax Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers multiple times.
Practice Overview: Tax Law in Nevada
Nevada tax attorneys help individuals and businesses resolve disputes with the IRS and Nevada Department of Taxation, structure transactions to minimize tax liability, and defend against tax fraud allegations. Nevada has no state income tax and no corporate income tax, making it attractive for business formation and wealth planning. Common tax law matters include IRS audits, offer-in-compromise applications, innocent spouse relief, tax liens and levies (IRC §6321–6343), penalty abatement, and estate/gift tax planning. Tax controversies can also arise under Nevada's Modified Business Tax (NRS 363B) and sales/use tax laws (NRS 372).
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a tax attorney versus a CPA in Nevada?
A CPA prepares tax returns and advises on accounting matters; a tax attorney handles legal disputes with the IRS or state, negotiates settlements, and provides attorney-client privilege protection in sensitive matters. You typically need a tax attorney when facing: an IRS criminal investigation, audit that may lead to litigation, complex tax debt resolution (offers in compromise, installment agreements), tax fraud allegations, or complex international tax issues.
What is an Offer in Compromise and how does it work?
An Offer in Compromise (OIC) allows qualifying taxpayers to settle IRS tax debt for less than the full amount owed based on doubt as to collectability, doubt as to liability, or effective tax administration grounds. The IRS considers your income, expenses, assets, and future earning potential. Acceptance rates are relatively low — a tax attorney can evaluate whether you qualify and submit the strongest possible offer. Nevada has no analogous state program, but the Nevada Department of Taxation has its own settlement process.
How can a tax attorney help with IRS liens and levies in Nevada?
A federal tax lien (IRC §6321) attaches to all of a delinquent taxpayer's property. A tax levy (IRC §6331) allows the IRS to seize wages, bank accounts, and physical assets. A tax attorney can: request a Collection Due Process hearing (CDP) to challenge the lien/levy, negotiate an installment agreement or OIC, request a levy release based on hardship, or file a Collection Appeal Program (CAP) request. Acting quickly is critical — deadlines are strict.
What are the tax benefits of forming a business in Nevada?
Nevada's business-friendly tax environment includes: no state personal income tax, no corporate income tax, no franchise tax, no tax on business income, and strong charging order protections for LLCs (NRS 86.401). Nevada also has strong asset protection laws for business owners. However, if you live outside Nevada, your home state may still tax business income. A tax attorney can advise on multi-state tax planning to maximize Nevada's advantages.
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