Experienced Texas IRS Dispute Lawyer Handling All U.S. Tax Court Matters
If you have recently been through a federal tax audit and you disagree with the outcome, your next step might be to challenge the IRS’ findings in court. The U.S. Tax Court handles disputes between taxpayers and the IRS, and, as a taxpayer, you have the right to file a petition in the U.S. Tax Court if you believe that you are being forced to pay more than you owe. You can—and should—hire an experienced Texas IRS dispute lawyer to represent you, and at Brown, P.C., we have extensive experience representing high-income and high-net-worth taxpayers in U.S. Tax Court proceedings.
Taking Your Dispute with the IRS to the U.S. Tax Court
The U.S. Tax Court provides a venue for individual and corporate taxpayers to dispute their federal tax liability. Litigating against the IRS in the U.S. Tax Court is unique in many respects, and this makes it critical to have experienced legal counsel on your side.
If the IRS has imposed liability for back taxes, interest and penalties following an audit of your (or your company’s) federal returns, you should not accept the agency’s decision at face value. Revenue agents can—and do—make mistakes, particularly in complex audits targeting high-income and high-net-worth individuals and companies. As a result, before you accept responsibility for an alleged underpayment, you should work with a Texas IRS dispute lawyer to explore all of the options you have available.
If you have grounds to dispute the IRS’ findings, one of these options will be to file a petition in the U.S. Tax Court. Some examples of potential grounds to file a petition include:
- Applying irrelevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
- Failing to consider relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
- Ignoring or failing to give due consideration to relevant substantiating documentation
- Improperly interpreting or applying other federal statutory or regulatory provisions
- Improperly accusing taxpayers of using unlawful tax shelters
An alternative to filing a petition in the U.S. Tax Court is to seek relief at the IRS’ Independent Office of Appeals. The Independent Office of Appeals also hears challenges to IRS audit determinations, and filing an appeal can provide for a more streamlined outcome in some cases. The Independent Office of Appeals offers a venue for mediation between the IRS and taxpayers as well. When you speak with a Texas IRS dispute lawyer at Brown, P.C., your lawyer will help you weigh all of your options and choose the most advantageous path forward based on the specific circumstances at hand.
Request a Consultation with a Texas IRS Dispute Lawyer Today
If you need to know more about challenging the outcome of an IRS audit in the U.S. Tax Court, we invite you to get in touch. We can help you carefully consider your options and make informed decisions about your next steps. To request a consultation at Brown, P.C., please call 888-870-0025 or contact us confidentially online today.