Preparing for a Tax Court Trial
When your case is set for trial in the tax court, you will generally receive notice approximately five months prior to the trial date.
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Pre-Trial Stipulations in Tax Litigation
Litigation in the Tax Court is unique among all other forums in that the process involves various pre-trial stipulations made by both parties. In fact, the Tax Court requires litigant to submit to extensive pretrial stipulations, which are embodied in Tax Court Rule 91.
Pre-Trial Conferences in Tax Litigation
Although pre-trial conferences are not a typical occurrence in tax litigation, the Tax Court will occasionally allow them to take place to address intractable disputes between the parties.
What is the Meaning of a Tax Deficiency?
A tax deficiency is a statutorily defined concept that is essential to planning and proceeding with tax litigation. Specifically, a deficiency is defined as the amount by which the correct tax exceeds the excess of:
General Jurisdiction of the Tax Court
The Tax Court is the most typical forum for the resolution of tax litigation controversies. The Tax Court is an Article I court with limited jurisdiction as expressly conferred by Congress.
Jurisdictional and Procedural Requirements in Deficiency Litigation
When contemplating filing a petition for redetermination, the taxpayer must be sure to comply with certain procedural and jurisdictional requirements. If the taxpayer fails to do so, there is a risk that the deficiency litigation will be invalid.
Jurisdiction of the Tax Court in a Refund Litigation
When you receive a statutory notice of deficiency from the IRS, you can file for a deficiency tax litigation or a refund tax litigation proceeding.
Deficiency Litigation to Determine Tax Liability
There are two principal types of tax litigation process that can be used to determine a tax liability: deficiency litigation and refund litigation.
Alternatives To Litigation in Tax Dispute Resolution
Cases in Tax Court can sometimes be settled through a binding arbitration process or other alternative dispute resolution methods rather than tax court litigation.
At Risk For Willfull & Material False Statement Tax Crime?
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