Having to deal with taxing authorities is never fun but navigating an issue with California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is particularly difficult. The FTB has a reputation for aggressive pursuit of tax debt that rivals the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Taxpayers who...
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When should I use an administrative appeal for a tax dispute?
Those who face serious tax disputes can benefit from the use of administrative options. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers various administrative options, including the ability to file an appeal with the Office of Appeals. This option is available for almost...
The tax litigation process part 2: Appeals
Tax law is complicated for everyone involved, and perhaps the most complicated aspect of all the process of tax litigation is the appeals process. If you have been audited or have been through Tax Court with an unfavorable decision, it will be helpful for you to...
The tax litigation process part 1: Tax court
You have received the "Notice of Deficiency" from the IRS that there was some kind of deficiency or discrepancy in your recent tax audit. This letter gives the recipient 90 days to file a petition to contest the audit’s findings. If the petition is not submitted...
What happens when you owe the government money?
Undoubtedly, no American feels good about a pending tax bill, especially considering how 2020 devastated finances. Deductions from a paycheck are one thing, but when you find yourself out of work, scrambling to make ends meet, it only makes sense that you wouldn’t...
Pre-Litigation Alternatives to Resolving Tax Disputes
Although both the federal District Courts and the U.S. Tax Court are judicial forums for resolving tax disputes, there are many opportunities for reaching a favorable resolution before this stage. Specifically, the Internal Revenue Service offers administrative...
How does the new tax law impact lottery winnings?
Jackpots in some of the biggest lottery games have never been bigger. Mega Millions recently offered a $445 million dollar prize. Powerball has offered $550 million in winnings. Add these big winnings to the fact the new tax law cut rates for those in the highest...
Different treatment for different assets under new tax plan
President Donald Trump signed the long fought GOP tax proposal into law before taking a holiday break. The president put together a news conference to televise the event and used a bold marker to make the changes official. The changes will likely impact everyone...
What are tax appeals and can they help me?
Many businesses that have had an adverse experience with the IRS may wonder whether there is anything that can be done to verify whether their tax bill is actually correct. They may have questions about the IRS’ calculations and may want to challenge them. To do...
Employers will not longer be fined for reimbursing employees
While the news about politics has centered around President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, little news about tax reform has hit the mainstream media. However, Congress has made some changes that could affect employers and employees alike as early as next...