Title: | Senior Tax Attorney |
Education: | University of Idaho School of Law (JD), University of Washington School of Law (LL.M.) |
David not only earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho, he also earned an LL.M. in Taxation (this is a post-doctorate Master’s Degree) from the University of Washington. He holds a license in good standing with the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. David Petzinger has never been disciplined by the Washington Bar Association.
Prior to joining Fortress, David worked for the prestigious Seattle law firm, K & L Gates, where he was involved with a variety of large civil litigation cases. He possesses polished negotiation and advocacy skills derived from his previous experience as a criminal defense attorney. David also gained experience representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and in United States Tax Court before he joined Fortress. David’s education and experience in tax law coupled with his strong ability to negotiate make him a very effective advocate for taxpayers facing America’s most formidable creditor-the Internal Revenue Service.
Articles by David
Will The IRS Levy My Joint Bank Account With My Spouse?
If my spouse owes the IRS taxes can they come after me? The answer to this question will depend on whether the liability is a joint liability or separate liability and whether you live in
IRS Automated Collection System (ACS)
When an IRS tax liability goes to collections, it will either be assigned to the IRS Automated Collection System (“ACS”) or to the Collection field function, where a Revenue Officer will be assigned and charged
Top 5 Ways to Get an IRS Tax Levy Released 2022
Divorce, death of a family member, cancer, and IRS levies–these are among the most dreaded and stressful events one can experience in life. As a tax attorney whose clients have been levied by the IRS,