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TAX & IMMIGRATION

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.”

— Albert Einstein

“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

For the past 20 years, the Tax and Immigration team has served entrepreneurs, small businesses, and immigrants with legal services. Our mission is to provide reasonable business, tax and immigration law services and support to our hard-working clients.

We tailor our services to clients’ needs and aspirations. We also aim to be an ongoing resource for our client community as we grow together. Our diverse backgrounds help us relate to our clients’ needs, and we strive to address their complex legal problems through dedication and by building trust. We believe that every circumstance is unique, and every legal issue needs a thorough understanding of each story.

Our intake team will triage with you to learn about your legal issues when you become a part of our client community. When we assist you, our focus is on your particular needs, and our goal is always to find solutions that are in your best interest.

Call 301-315-5800 to learn how you can schedule a consultation with our team.

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Client Testimonial

C.J.

I wish I could give this team more than five stars!! I was 21 years old when I first came to this law office and they spent years fighting for me to get me my green card. I met more than four other lawyers, but they all refused to help saying the government was not going to approve my application. But when I met the lawyers at Tax and Immigration Solutions, they asked me only one question: whether Or not I had ever been convicted of a crime, and the answer was no. The attorney told me “yes I can help you,” and he did. I’m a US Citizen now, because of his hard work and honesty. All the people that I referred or sent to him said the same thing about him. I’m grateful for all his efforts on my behalf.

Iqbal T.

I highly recommend using the attorneys with this firm based on my own experience. I was in the country for several years and didn’t know how to fix my immigration situation after I fell out of status. Finally, my wife who was already their client before we got married introduced me to the Tax and Immigration team. The attorney asked me to be patient and stay out of trouble so that he could eventually get me my green card, which he certainly delivered. I have my green card now and I couldn’t be happier with their attitude, experience, and service.

Shazia Z.

I hired the Tax and Immigration team many years ago and they have been my family’s lawyers ever since. I keep recommending them because they understand your situation and give you very practical and honest advice. They worked with me throughout my immigration journey answering questions, providing clarifications, and following up as and when appropriate. I highly recommend using the attorneys with this firm based on my excellent experience. I was in the country for several years and once I realized that I needed to change lawyers I met with several people. I was convinced to hire the Tax and Immigration team of lawyers and paralegals after meeting them just once.

Harbeer B.

He is our family lawyer for 20 years. We have a very good experience with him. Have recommended him to so many people because of his excellent service. He rates him highly and give him 5 stars.

Kojo B.

The experience I had with the services granted by the Tax and Immigration team was very professional and excellent. Every aspect of the process was clearly explained to my understanding and satisfaction. Thank you very much for your very kind assistance.

Daniel V.

I was impressed with the overall service the firm provided. From the first time I called to the day I met the attorney, they were caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. I specifically appreciate that from the very beginning they showed their caring and understanding of my situation. They were honest, kind, and extremely professional.

Mukhtar B.

I met with the Tax and Immigration team when I made an appointment to discuss my daughter’s immigration issues. At our first meeting, one of his staff recognized me as an actress and a performer in my native country. I was pleasantly surprised, and found them to be super friendly, kind, and respectful. They have taken care of my family’s immigration issues for the past 18 years. I highly recommend them.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Estate Planning and what does it have to do with me?

Estate planning is the what attorneys and financial advisors advise that their clients engage in to optimize their exposure to probate proceedings and estate taxes (as may be applicable). Probate is the critical aspect in these circumstances as it is a costly, time consuming court proceeding that heirs to an estate are often subject to in the absence of adequate estate planning. This also can be a strategy to avoid being subjected to frivolous claims before and during probate, which can eat into the value of an estate rapidly. Please consult with a lawyer to ascertain if probate and asset protection is a factor that would affect your estate and the extent of such exposure along with potential solutions under the law.

2. When are participants taxed on retirement plan contributions?

Usually participants are taxed on retirement plan contributions at the time there is a distribution from the plan to the participants, with a few notable exceptions (e.g. Roth IRA, etc.) Please consult a lawyer or financial advisor/professional to learn whether this applies to your circumstances.

3. Is it possible to reduce my potential inheritance tax bill by giving my home to my children now?

Yes, there has been a historical advantage to conveying real estate in an inter vivos (during the lifetime of the donor) manner. Please consult with a lawyer to make sure this is sound advice in your particular case based on various factors, including but not limited to the sunset provisions for estate taxes (as applicable.)

4. What is the difference between removal and deportation?

‘Deportation’ is a term of art that has fallen out of favor in the immigration law context as it often can connote an extrajudicial manner of being banished from the U.S. The law as it currently stands has instead substituted the word ‘removal’ as the correct phrasing for being ordered to leave the U.S. by an immigration judge. Please consult with a lawyer to learn whether either term is applicable to your circumstances.

5. What happens if cancellation of removal is denied?

A denial of any immigration relief applied for with an immigration judge usually results in an order of removal, which can be critical to an individual’s rights under the law and more significantly can affect ability to remain in the U.S. going forward. Please consult with a lawyer to learn whether such relief is applicable in your circumstances.

6. Can you be deported if married to a US citizen?

Yes, being married to a U.S. Citizen would not prevent an order of removal in many cases. Please consult with a lawyer to learn whether or not your case is subject to exceptions and whether marriage-based relief is applicable in your specific circumstances.

7. What is a green card?

“Green Card” is a colloquial term that harks back to the times when Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status was issued on a green colored card. The cards currently being issued for LPRs are currently not green and contain a lot of security related information including your photo and biometric information embedded in the card.

8. Why would a green card application be denied?

There are many cases and scenarios whereby an application for LPR status can be denied, usually based on the applicant’s inability to meet the burden of proof to demonstrate that their application for such relief is generally legally viable or even bona fide (applications made to evade immigration laws.) Accordingly, there are many complicating factors that can affect the ability to obtain an approval of any application under the law, and addressing these complications are usually why getting advice from a lawyer is so valuable in today’s environment.

9. Do all contracts need to be in writing to be valid?

Generally yes, a contract usually denotes a writing to evidence an enforceable agreement between two parties, however there are exceptions to this rule such as holographic statements and implied agreements, yet it is not recommended to test the limits of the law in these circumstances. Please consult with a lawyer to see if any exceptions may apply in your case that would allow you to enforce an agreement that was not set down in writing.

10. What can I do if I have breached a contract?

A breach of an agreement can have varying outcomes, which usually are laid out in the terms of the agreement. Please consult with a lawyer to see if your situation can be remedied in such circumstances by offering to cure the breach or whether the agreement is enforceable against you.

11. When is a contract deemed to have been performed or discharged?

A contract is usually deemed to have been discharged when the mutually promised conditions laid out in the contract are fulfilled, or by written release and/or the purpose for the agreement is no longer at issue. Please consult with a lawyer to ascertain if your contractual obligations have indeed been met under the terms of your agreement and whether your efforts to perform meet the standard that the courts would deem to be full performance under the contract laws of your state.

Recent Updates

Deferred action, TPS, DACA

Recent developments and announcements from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the President are now suggesting that the previous Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs will now be limited. This just instituted policy, which was very helpful for those residents who have been awaiting immigration relief from removal and work authorization to allow them to better participate in our society. Contact us so that we may consult with you in arriving at alternative strategies if DACA is rescinded.

General Requirements:

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): - Must be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time the Law is enacted - Must have arrived in the United States before the age of 16 - Must have resided continuously in the United States for a least five (5) consecutive years since the date of their arrival - Must have graduated from a U.S. High School, or obtained a General Education Diploma (GED) - Must have "Good moral character"