Tax Court in Albany, Georgia

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Tax Court Lawyers in Albany

Tax Court is a legal forum designed particularly to resolve claims and disputes that arise under federal and (sometimes) state tax law.

Almost all legal concerns having to do with federal taxes are resolved in the U.S. Tax Court, which has at least one courthouse in every state, and various courthouses in each of the larger states. This means that there is almost certainly a tax court in, or within a reasonable distance of, Albany, Georgia.

The United States Tax Court handles most legal disagreements that have to deal with federal, as opposed to state, taxes. These are not courts of "general jurisdiction" (courts that hear the vast majority of civil and criminal cases). Tax courts are able to hear cases where the tax bill in dispute has not yet been paid (effectively authorizing a court to rule on the validity of a tax bill before the taxpayer pays it). The courts of general jurisdiction in the U.S. (called the U.S. District Courts) can only hear tax cases if the tax bill has already been paid.

Tax Court Procedure in Albany, Georgia

Any legal issue that concerns federal taxes in Albany, Georgia, or anywhere else in the U.S., can go to tax court. It's most often the case that the IRS initiates legal action against a taxpayer, alleging that they have failed to pay all of their obligated taxes, or are delinquent in some other way. The taxpayer typically has 90 days to respond, which initiates adversarial tax court proceedings. Failing to respond may result in the taxpayer forfeiting their rights to contest the allegations against them.

Tax courts in the United States are presided over by judges who are assigned by the President. Unlike most other federal judges, who serve for life, judges on the U.S. Tax Court serve 15 year terms. Nonetheless, they can serve an endless number of these terms, and if they do their jobs competently, they are almost always re-appointed when their terms are up, meaning that the vast majority of them effectively serve for life.

U.S. Tax Courts have one feature that's almost completely distinct in the U.S.: people who are not licensed attorneys in Georgia, or anywhere else, are permitted to represent clients in Tax Court. This doesn't mean, however, that anyone can walk in off the street and start practicing tax law. Before they can practice before a tax court, non-attorneys have to take and pass a written exam that tests their knowledge of U.S. tax law. People who are already licensed to practice law, on the other hand, can practice before a tax court without taking this test.

Most frequently, when the IRS sends an Albany, Georgia resident a "notice of deficiency," which alleges that they owe back taxes, the taxpayer has 90 days to go to tax court, and file a claim in tax court to fight this allegation. If you don't file this claim within the allotted time, you can lose your right to dispute the tax bill in question, in any forum, permanently.

Do I Need a Albany, Georgia Tax Attorney?

Federal law permits some non-lawyers to represent people before U.S. Tax Courts. Nonetheless, the tax laws are very convoluted. In fact, most tax attorneys don't practice any other area of law.

So, if you plan on going to tax court, it should go without saying that you should hire an Albany, Georgia tax attorney. While a non-lawyer admitted to practice before tax court may well give you skilled representation, you will have much stronger recourse against a licensed attorney if they negligently botch your case.

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Life in Albany

Albany, Georgia is located in Dougherty County, where it also serves as the county seat. It has a population of well over 77,000 and is nicknamed "The Good Life City". Production and manufacturing fuel much of the city's economy, and its community life is marked by a number of unique events.

Economically speaking, Albany, Georgia is supported largely by the manufacturing, health care, transportation, education, and retail industries. Top employers for Albany residents include Procter Gamble, Teleperformance USA, MARS Snackfood US, and Thrush Aircraft. Despite Albany's extensive expansion, the city still retains its "Southern town" environment, with many areas still surrounded by pine trees, tree groves, and farmlands.

Residents of Albany enjoy a great number of events and recreation establishment, thus earning the city its nickname of The Good Life City. A few examples of popular Albany events are "Discovery Days", held at The Flint RiverQuarium, and a "Frontier Festival" held the wild animal park. Popular tourist attractions include the civic center, the municipal auditorium, and weekend events such as outdoor farmer's market. Much of the city's art scene revolves around singer Ray Charles, who hailed from Albany.

Lawyers in Albany, Georgia are trained to handle legal issues in a broad range of fields. Many Albany lawyers assist clients at the Dougherty Superior Court, located in Albany. The Superior Court oversees all other courts in the county and also maintains the Dougherty County Law Library.

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