Tax Court Suits
Texas Can’t Pay Tax Bill Lawyer
Experienced Representation in Tax Court
Individuals and businesses with tax conflicts sometimes take those disputes to U.S. Tax Court — a court which is sometimes called “the people’s tax court” because taxpayers with a minor dispute occasionally represent themselves. However, when the amount at stake is high, it is much safer and much more effective to be represented by a tax lawyer who will be prepared to try the case, if a settlement cannot be reached.
contact the law offices of John McDuff, Attorney at Law, in Austin, to schedule an appointment. I am a veteran Tax Litigation attorney and CPA. The quality of my work is well recognized by my clients, and I have received the AV rating* under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system. I have abundant experience representing clients in tax court. If the taxpayer does not receive the expected relief in tax court, I am prepared to take a case to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, as I have in the past.
Incentive to Choose Tax Court: Delay in Tax Collection
Another reason that the U.S. Tax Court is called “the people’s court” is that it is possible to sue the IRS in tax court without having paid the tax. The taxpayer will not need to pay the taxes until and unless the judge rules against the taxpayer. This is an attractive incentive for many taxpayers to take their cases to tax court when they cannot afford to pay the tax, but believe they have reason to challenge it.
No Substitute for Experience in Tax Court
Many observers note that tax court judges tend to favor the IRS when there are controversies. An experienced attorney in this area of law is familiar not only with laws and tax regulations, but also with tax court itself. I welcome the opportunity to review a case when a taxpayer believes a tax court lawsuit may be justified. Please contact me at 512.457.1177 to schedule an appointment. Based in Austin, I serve clients throughout Central Texas.
*AV, BV and CV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
