Tax Court Litigation and IRS Representation
Entrust your financial future to an established tax litigator
U.S. Tax Court is a unique branch of the legal system in which you can address your IRS case or audit before specialized judges who listen to your side and rule accordingly. Few judges preside over tax court, and those who do are very knowledgeable in all aspects of tax law. It is very important to your financial future that you entrust your case to an experienced lawyer who is familiar with this distinctive court system, protocol, and subject matter.
Joe Gonzalez, PA is one of the few law firms in the greater Tampa area with the in-depth experience and education in tax law to effectively present your case. Attorney Joe Gonzalez understands the ins and outs of tax court and uses his knowledge to your advantage.
Tax court: The small case division
Small claims courts are a vital part of each state's court system. Unfortunately, the federal government has not incorporated the user-friendly, informal, and inexpensive forum of small claims court into its trial court system, with one notable exception: the Small Case Division of federal tax court.
Qualifying as a small case
Your tax case qualifies as a small case—an S case—if the amount of taxes and penalties the IRS claims you owe for any one tax year is $50,000 or less. For example, if you have been audited for three years and the IRS claims you owe $50,000 for each year—a total of $150,000—your case qualifies as a small case.
Settling before court
You may not even have to go to court. Before your trial date, the IRS asks you to meet with its lawyer to try to reach a settlement. Most small cases settle without trial. More than half the people who file an S case receive a tax reduction in what the IRS claims they owe.
Informal court procedures
If you go to court, you will find that the Small Case Division of tax court operates much like a small claims court. You simply tell the judge your story and show your evidence. You are not expected to know legal procedures or jargon. The other side (the IRS) sends a lawyer to argue its side. A typical case does not last more than an hour or two.
Still, going to court alone can be daunting. Having someone like Joe Gonzalez on your side can ease the stress of appearing before court to argue your case.
IRS representation and audits
If you received a deficiency notice, act now
The IRS's Notices of Deficiency are 90-day notices directed to taxpayers asking for more money. These notices could come for a variety of reasons, such as an error in completing your tax forms. Regardless, you must challenge the notice within the allotted 90 days, and your best bet is to have experienced tax court litigator and IRS negotiator Joe Gonzalez in your corner.
You will not save money by representing yourself
You can submit an Offer of Compromise to the IRS with a compromised amount that you agree to pay. But if it is accepted, you never know if you have struck a good deal or if you committed to paying more than you truly owe. Attorney Joe Gonzalez has nearly 30 years of experience litigating financial matters and representing wealthy people before the IRS for taxes due and audits. He effectively argues your case in tax court and ensures that you strike a beneficial deal or get your debts absolved completely.
If your business is selected for an audit, Joe Gonzalez, PA gets to the bottom of it. You could have been randomly selected, erred in filing your forms, or an employee or adversary could have submitted your company for review. No matter what, attorney Joe Gonzalez and his trusted staff determine the cause for your audit and help your business get through the process as painlessly as possible.
Guard your assets. Save money. Call the firm.
Tampa law firm Joe Gonzalez, PA represents individuals and businesses in financial and tax matters, including fighting IRS notices of deficiency and audits. Serving the state of Florida, Mr. Gonzalez is one of the few lawyers experienced in litigating before tax courts, and he is one of the only attorneys of his kind who can help clients in English and Spanish. For more information on how Joe Gonzalez, PA can protect your wealth, assets, and financial integrity, call the firm at 813-418-7382 or contact the office online to schedule a free initial consultation.
