Tax Court in Aurora, Illinois

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Tax Court Lawyers in Aurora

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

Typically, legal issues concerning one's requirement to pay their federal income taxes will be resolved in tax court. Because of this, the U.S. tax courts have at least one courthouse in every single state and territory in the U.S., and there are various locations in each of the larger states. This means that there is almost certainly a tax court in or near Aurora, Illinois

U.S. Tax Courts deal with almost every legal issue that has to do with the federal tax commitments of an individual or corporation. The U.S. District Courts are the courts of "general jurisdiction" in the U.S., meaning that they can hear almost any type of civil or criminal case under their jurisdiction. This includes tax cases, but the law only permits them to hear such cases if the tax in question has already been paid. Tax courts can hear cases before the tax has been paid.

Tax Court Procedure in Aurora, Illinois

Tax law claims can arise out of any conflict having to do with one's legal requirement to pay their taxes in Aurora, Illinois. Most often, they occur when the IRS alleges that a taxpayer has not paid all of the taxes that they owe, and the taxpayer disagrees. The court has to resolve this dispute.

Federal tax courts are presided over by judges who are assigned by the President of the United States. These judges serve 15-year terms. Judges whose terms expire are consistently re-appointed by the sitting President, so most tax court judges effectively serve for life.

Tax courts in the U.S. have a few distinct features. Perhaps most notably, people who are not admitted to practice law in Illinois, or in any other jurisdiction, are permitted to represent clients in tax court. However, non-lawyers must take, and pass, a fairly challenging exam to demonstrate that they have an in-depth understanding of U.S. tax law. If someone is already a lawyer, however, they can practice before a tax court without taking this exam.

Typically, an Aurora, Illinois resident will end up in tax court because the IRS has determined that they have not paid all of the taxes that they owe, and has sent them a notice indicating as much. When this happens, the taxpayer has 90 days to file a claim in Tax Court contesting the IRS's allegations. If you believe that the allegations against you are untrue, and wish to fight them, it's essential that you file a claim in tax court within the allotted time period. Otherwise, you could lose your right to challenge that tax bill permanently.

Do I Need a Aurora, Illinois Tax Attorney?

Federal law permits some non-lawyers to represent parties in tax court. However, tax law is a fairly intricate and specialized legal field. Most lawyers who practice tax law do not practice any other area of law, giving you an idea of how specialized it is.

So, if you plan on going to tax court, it should go without saying that you should hire an Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora

Although Aurora, Illinois may not be very well-known, there is certainly a lot to do here. Aurora is the second most populated city in Illinois. It is a suburb located approximately 40 miles from Chicago. Many know Aurora as the "City of Lights" because it was one of the first U.S. cities to implement an all-electric street lighting system.

Aurora also hosts many attractions perfect for families and tourists. People can enjoy a day at Blackberry Farm, the Aurora Historical Museum, Splash Country Waterpark, Hollywood Casino,and an exciting downtown filled with great boutiques and restaurants.

Aurora is also filled with many small law firms focusing on providing clients with excellent, personalized legal services. Firms and experienced attorneys in practically all areas of legal practice offer legal services to the citizens of Aurora. Therefore, no citizen's legal matter can remain unattended in Aurora, Illinois.

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