Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Tax Attorney in Huntsville, AL
At Bowman Law Firm, we combine over 30 years of legal and accounting expertise to deliver tailored solutions for individuals and businesses facing complex tax and legal challenges. Our founder, Gene M. Bowman, brings a unique dual background as both a certified public accountant (retired) and tax attorney, enabling us to address intricate issues with precision and insight. We specialize in resolving IRS disputes, tax audits, estate planning, and business tax matters, prioritizing client collaboration and transparent communication. Our track record includes successfully negotiating settlements, mitigating tax liabilities, and providing strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals.Recognized for our dedication to client success, we serve as quasi in-house counsel for many clients, offering proactive guidance to prevent legal and financial pitfalls. With a focus on experience, expertise, and trustworthiness, we have earned a reputation as a leader in tax law and estate planning in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to community is reflected in our involvement with local charities, including co-founding Children First, which supports elementary school education. We approach every case with diligence, ensuring clients receive actionable advice and robust representation in state and federal courts.
Services
Tax Law
IRS Audits & Litigation
Estate Planning
Business Tax
Wills & Estates
Tax Dispute Resolution
Tax Return Preparation
Criminal Tax Defense
Tax Collection
Tax Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal and accounting expertise in tax law.
- Our founder is a licensed CPA (retired) and tax attorney with Big Four firm experience.
- We provide personalized strategies for IRS audits, tax disputes, and estate planning.
- Our track record includes successful settlements in U.S. Tax Court and federal courts.
- We serve as quasi in-house counsel for businesses and individuals statewide.
Associations and certifications
- Alabama Bar Association
What people say
Great lawyer
Saved thousands
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Highly recommend
Professional and knowledgeable
Services
Tax Law
Our tax law practice addresses federal and state tax disputes, compliance, and planning for individuals and businesses. We represent clients before the IRS, Alabama Department of Revenue, and courts, resolving audits, levies, and complex tax liabilities. With expertise in corporate tax, estate tax, and international tax issues, we provide strategic solutions to minimize risks and optimize outcomes.
IRS Audits
We defend clients during IRS audits, appeals, and litigation, leveraging decades of experience with Fortune 500 companies and individuals. Our approach combines technical accounting knowledge with legal strategy to challenge assessments, negotiate settlements, and protect client interests in tax controversies involving unfiled returns, payroll taxes, or criminal investigations.
Estate Planning
We draft wills, trusts, and estate plans to ensure asset protection and smooth succession. Our services include advising on basis step-ups, estate tax exemptions, and probate avoidance, tailored to individual and business owner needs. We also resolve intestacy issues under Alabama law and handle trust-related tax implications.
Business Tax
We assist businesses with tax compliance, entity formation, and dispute resolution, including S corporation sales, payroll tax penalties, and mergers. Our background in Fortune 500 tax strategy informs solutions for startups and established companies, covering audits, tax debt relief, and structuring transactions to minimize liabilities.
Tax Dispute Resolution
We resolve tax disputes through negotiation, appeals, and litigation in state and federal courts. Our experience spans innocent spouse relief, offers in compromise, and criminal tax defense, with a focus on achieving cost-effective outcomes. We advocate for clients facing IRS or Alabama Department of Revenue assessments, liens, or levies.
People
Gene M. Bowman
Attorney & CPA
Gene M. Bowman is a tax attorney and retired CPA with 30+ years of experience in tax law and accounting. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University and has represented clients in U.S. Tax Court, federal courts, and state tribunals. He co-founded Children First, a local charity supporting education, and teaches tax law at the University of Alabama, Huntsville.
Questions
What tax services do you offer?
We handle IRS audits, tax disputes, estate planning, business tax compliance, wills, trusts, and tax debt resolution for individuals and businesses.
How can you help with IRS audits?
We represent clients during IRS audits and appeals, leveraging tax law expertise to challenge assessments, negotiate settlements, and minimize liabilities.
Do you handle estate planning?
Yes, we draft wills, trusts, and estate plans, advising on tax implications, probate avoidance, and asset distribution under Alabama law.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Huntsville, Alabama, and represent clients statewide in tax and legal matters.
How to schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (256) 539-9850 or use our online form to discuss your tax or legal needs with an experienced attorney.
