What to Expect in Tax Court

Orlando IRS Tax Relief Lawyer

In Tax Court, you are able to challenge an IRS tax audit or other ruling which has led to a tax deficiency, penalties or interest. Attorney Brian Loughrin is accepted to practice before this specialized court and understands the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure which are applied there. There are no jury trials in Tax Court, only decisions by judges who are well-versed in tax law. In order to see that your rights as a taxpayer are actively protected in this court, seek the help of a dedicated Orlando IRS tax relief attorney.

The first obstacle to be overcome is ensuring that a correctly prepared petition is filed with the court within the time required by law. If your petition is not filed on time, your case will not be heard. When your petition is accepted, all interested parties will be notified of the location, date and time of the trial.

Before the trial, the IRS will answer your petition letting all interested persons know which attorney will represent them and what, in their opinion, the points of dispute are in your case. After the IRS has filed their answer, they will also schedule a meeting and one of the main purposes of this meeting is to see if a settlement can be reached in your case.

Settling Your Case out of Court

With a properly prepared petition and representation from our office, it is not uncommon for cases to be fully settled without the need for a trial. Brian will represent you at your hearing and will, in fact, be with you from start to finish in tackling your tax problems.

If a trial is necessary, it is conducted in a routine manner with motions and arguments before the court in which each side presents its case. At the trial's end, the judge will either issue an oral opinion or will look over the testimony and exhibits of your case and give his final decision after this review is completed.

Contact an Orlando IRS tax relief lawyer for clear answers on the operation of Tax Court and how it may be used to settle your case with the IRS.