U.S. Tax Court

South Metro Atlanta U.S. Tax Court Lawyer

Experienced Tax Court Defense

The United States Tax Court is a special Federal court created by Congress to provide a court for taxpayers to dispute the IRS’s determination that they owe additional tax (commonly called a tax deficiency). Many taxpayers mistakenly believe that the Tax Court is simply another administrative branch of the IRS. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Tax Court is a formal court, presided over by a Federal Judge. The Tax Court has very specific and detailed rules of practice which are very different from any other court. Many taxpayers make the mistake of trying to represent themselves in Tax Court. The IRS is always represented by an experienced tax attorney. You should have an experienced tax lawyer representing you. As a former IRS attorney, I am well prepared to serve as your tax defense attorney. I have ten years experience in tax law, IRS and Tax Court representation and a degree in accounting. I understand the tax laws and Tax Court procedures.

Contact the law office of David R. MacKusick to schedule a free initial consultation to learn more about tax litigation. I can protect your rights and help you avoid an expensive tax liability.

Do not just send another letter that the IRS will ignore — call an experienced tax lawyer at 678-369-0761 (Toll-Free: 1-866-408-9426).

The Notice of Deficiency: Your Ticket To Tax Court

If you have received a Notice of Deficiency letter from the IRS, do not assume that it is a just another notice from the IRS about your tax dispute. A Notice of Deficiency is the IRS’s notice that they have determined that you owe additional tax and/or penalties generally due to an audit or examination of your tax return. In some cases, a taxpayer receives a Notice of Deficiency when the IRS has prepared a tax return on the taxpayer’s behalf, commonly called a substitute for return or SFR. When you receive a Notice of Deficiency, you have 90 days to file a petition with the U.S. Tax Court to preserve your right to contest the IRS’s proposed deficiency in taxes and penalties. If you fail to file a Tax Court Petition within the 90 day limit, the IRS will assess the taxes and penalties against you and begin collection activity including placing a lien on your property, levying on your wages, or seizing your retirement, savings, and other property. Do not just send another letter that the IRS will ignore-call an experienced tax lawyer. I will file the Tax Court petition on your behalf and represent you in Tax Court. I know how to challenge questionable tax audits of individuals and small businesses.

Contact my Stockbridge, Georgia, law office for a free initial consultation with an experienced tax and criminal defense lawyer.