After years at a previous employer firm handling complex corporate tax matters, Phillip established his boutique practice with a clear mission—deliver sophisticated tax solutions with the personal attention that only a focused practice can provide. When clients call, they speak directly with their attorney, not a receptionist or junior associate reading from a script.
What Mixon Tax Law Does
The firm’s practice centers on the tax problems that keep business owners and individuals awake at night. Each situation receives the full benefit of Phillip’s dual background, whether the case involves IRS audits, collection enforcement, or international compliance issues.
IRS Collections Matters
Whether negotiating an Offer in Compromise, securing Currently Not Collectible status, or establishing an installment agreement, Phillip’s dual CPA/JD background provides a critical advantage. The focus remains on achieving sustainable resolutions that clients can actually maintain long-term, rather than temporary fixes destined to fail and restart the collection cycle all over again.
IRS Tax Audits and Appeals
His dual CPA/JD qualification provides critical insight into audit strategy—understanding exactly what IRS examiners look for and how they build their cases. This financial expertise shapes response strategies that attorneys without accounting backgrounds simply cannot provide, giving clients a distinct advantage during IRS examinations.
Business & Employment Tax Matters
The firm specializes in resolving Trust Fund Recovery Penalty cases, where business owners can be held personally liable for 100% of unpaid payroll taxes. These aggressive IRS penalties target anyone with check-signing authority or financial control, making immediate legal intervention critical to prevent catastrophic consequences.
Beyond controversy resolution, the practice provides strategic guidance on entity selection, transaction structuring, and ongoing compliance planning. This proactive approach helps business owners minimize tax exposure before problems arise—preventing the kind of enforcement actions that can shut down operations or lead to criminal charges.
International Tax Matters
The penalties in this area are catastrophic—up to 50% of your entire account balance for each violation, potentially wiping out years of savings in a single assessment. Since 2014, foreign banks have been required to report U.S. citizen accounts directly to the IRS, meaning the agency already knows about unreported foreign accounts and is mining that data to identify non-compliant taxpayers.
Phillip’s dual CPA/JD background protects clients from these devastating consequences while establishing compliant reporting procedures going forward. Acting before the IRS contacts you could save you significant money and prevent criminal tax evasion charges that can result from willful failure to report foreign accounts.
Comprehensive Tax Law Services
Mixon Tax Law handles the complete spectrum of federal and state tax controversies affecting businesses and individuals. Each service combines Phillip’s accounting foundation with proven legal strategies developed through years of complex case resolution.
IRS Collections Matters
Whether negotiating an Offer in Compromise, securing Currently Not Collectible status, or establishing an installment agreement, Phillip’s dual CPA/JD background provides a critical advantage. The focus remains on achieving sustainable resolutions that clients can actually maintain long-term, rather than temporary fixes destined to fail and restart the collection cycle all over again.
IRS Tax Audits and Appeals
His dual CPA/JD qualification provides critical insight into audit strategy—understanding exactly what IRS examiners look for and how they build their cases. This financial expertise shapes response strategies that attorneys without accounting backgrounds simply cannot provide, giving clients a distinct advantage during IRS examinations.
Business & Employment Tax Matters
The firm specializes in resolving Trust Fund Recovery Penalty cases, where business owners can be held personally liable for 100% of unpaid payroll taxes. These aggressive IRS penalties target anyone with check-signing authority or financial control, making immediate legal intervention critical to prevent catastrophic consequences.
Beyond controversy resolution, the practice provides strategic guidance on entity selection, transaction structuring, and ongoing compliance planning. This proactive approach helps business owners minimize tax exposure before problems arise—preventing the kind of enforcement actions that can shut down operations or lead to criminal charges.
International Tax Matters
The penalties in this area are catastrophic—up to 50% of your entire account balance for each violation, potentially wiping out years of savings in a single assessment. Since 2014, foreign banks have been required to report U.S. citizen accounts directly to the IRS, meaning the agency already knows about unreported foreign accounts and is mining that data to identify non-compliant taxpayers.
Phillip’s dual CPA/JD background protects clients from these devastating consequences while establishing compliant reporting procedures going forward. Acting before the IRS contacts you could save you significant money and prevent criminal tax evasion charges that can result from willful failure to report foreign accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal Process & Representation
What makes a tax attorney different from a regular accountant?
How does attorney-client privilege protect taxpayers in tax matters?
When should someone hire a tax attorney versus using their regular CPA?
Can Phillip work with existing CPAs or financial advisors?
Fees & Investment
How does Mixon Tax Law charge for services?
Are tax attorney fees tax deductible?
Does the firm offer payment plans for legal services?
What services do legal fees cover?
Getting Started & Timeline
How quickly can collection actions be stopped?
What happens during the initial consultation?
How long do tax attorney cases typically take to resolve?
Does the firm handle both federal and state tax issues?
Strategy & Results
What's the firm's success rate with IRS disputes?
How does Phillip develop strategy for complex tax cases?
What if a case needs to go to Tax Court?
Why Clients Choose Mixon Tax Law
Want to know more about Mixon Tax Law? Several key factors distinguish this practice from other Houston tax and larger firms. These advantages explain why clients maintain relationships even after their immediate problems resolve.
The CPA/Attorney Combination Really Matters
This rare combination enables comprehensive solutions unavailable from with only one credential.
Sophisticated Experience, Personal Attention
Running a boutique practice means delivering that same level of expertise with personalized attention that larger firms cannot provide. Every client receives direct attorney involvement rather than being passed to junior associates or support staff.
Complete Legal Protection
These protections have proven decisive in numerous cases where clients’ previous communications with other created problems that privileged representation would have prevented.
Direct Attorney Communication
Direct communication enables rapid understanding of developing situations and timely strategic guidance when circumstances change or new issues arise.
Proven Resolution Success
This track record reflects focus on actual case resolution rather than theoretical knowledge—having successfully navigated these challenges repeatedly creates wisdom that only comes from real experience.
Complete Tax Law Coverage
Why Clients Choose Mixon Tax Law
Discover more about the tax law firm and what distinguishes Mixon Tax Law’s practice from other Houston tax professionals. Clients continue relationships even after immediate problems resolve due to these key advantages.
The CPA/Attorney Combination Really Matters
This rare combination enables comprehensive solutions unavailable from with only one credential.
Sophisticated Experience, Personal Attention
Running a boutique practice means delivering that same level of expertise with personalized attention that larger firms cannot provide. Every client receives direct attorney involvement rather than being passed to junior associates or support staff.
Complete Legal Protection
These protections have proven decisive in numerous cases where clients’ previous communications with other created problems that privileged representation would have prevented.
Direct Attorney Communication
Direct communication enables rapid understanding of developing situations and timely strategic guidance when circumstances change or new issues arise.
Proven Resolution Success
This track record reflects focus on actual case resolution rather than theoretical knowledge—having successfully navigated these challenges repeatedly creates wisdom that only comes from real experience.
Complete Tax Law Coverage
What Our Clients Say
Client reviews provide authentic perspective on the firm’s service quality and results. Nothing brings greater satisfaction than helping clients resolve tax problems and restore their financial peace of mind.
Meet Attorney Phillip Mixon
Learn more about the team at Mixon Tax Law led by Attorney Phillip Mixon, who brings a unique combination of legal advocacy and accounting expertise to every client engagement.
Phillip Mixon is not just a local tax attorney; he is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a dual qualification that distinguishes him from other tax in Houston. After years at a previous employer firm handling complex corporate tax matters, he established his boutique practice to deliver sophisticated strategies with the personal attention that larger firms cannot provide.
The combination of Big Four accounting experience and legal advocacy skills creates a distinctive practice focused on achieving favorable outcomes for clients facing complex tax challenges.
Contact Mixon Tax Law Firm
Ready to resolve tax challenges with experienced legal representation? Contact Mixon Tax Law today to discuss how comprehensive tax attorney services can protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome.
Call (713) 814-4737 to speak directly with Attorney Phillip Mixon. He handles consultations personally because every tax situation requires immediate expert assessment. No assistants, no phone tag—just direct communication with your attorney.
Tax problems rarely improve on their own, but they’re almost always fixable with the right legal approach. The first step involves understanding exactly what’s happening and what options actually exist for resolution.
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