Josh Hamlet

About

My practice covers federal and SALT controversy (IRS and state DOR audits, appeals, and Tax Court litigation) and planning (structuring and positioning work to get the treatment right before it becomes a dispute). I work across a range of industries, including some that draw heavier scrutiny (gambling, cannabis, content creators, nonprofits) but the core is the same: technical tax work done well, with a flat-fee model.

Practice Areas

Services

• IRS Notice Diagnostic & Action Plan

  Received an IRS notice or letter and not sure what it means or what's at stake? I'll review your notice, explain exactly what the IRS is asserting, identify your deadlines and options, and deliver a written action plan with clear next steps. Flat fee, no judgment, no surprises. Built for clients in high-scrutiny industries who need straight answers fast. If the matter calls for full representation, the diagnostic fee credits toward it.
  $500
• IRS Penalty Abatement

  Hit with failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, or accuracy-related penalties? Many are removable. I'll assess whether you qualify for First-Time Abatement or reasonable cause, build the supporting record, and draft and submit the abatement request to the IRS. You get a clear read on your odds before we file — no false promises. Flat fee. Credits toward broader controversy work if penalties are part of a larger matter.
  $1,000
• Offer in Compromise / Collections Resolution

  Owe more than you can pay? I'll evaluate every collection alternative — offer in compromise, installment agreement, or currently-not-collectible status — run the financial analysis the IRS will scrutinize, and pursue the resolution you actually qualify for. Straight answer on what's realistic before we commit. Flat fee. No judgment, no high-pressure promises of pennies on the dollar.
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Work

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  Associate

  Akerman LLP

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2026

Education

• Brooklyn Law School (JD) & New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation)
  J.D.