Tax Court in Tustin, California

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Tax Court Lawyers in Tustin

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

Federal tax issues are overseen by the United States Tax Court, which has branches all over the U.S. So, the U.S. Tax Court almost certainly has a courthouse in or around Tustin, California.

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 allows 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 Tustin, California

Any legal issue that concerns federal taxes in Tustin, California, 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 usually 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.

The judges who preside over U.S. Tax Courts are assigned by the President. They serve terms of 15 years. When their terms expire, the vast majority of these judges are just re-appointed by whichever president is in office at the time, so most tax court judges effectively serve for life, or until they retire.

Tax courts in the U.S. have a few distinct features. Perhaps most notably, people who are not admitted to practice law in California, or in any other jurisdiction, are allowed 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.

Usually, a Tustin, California 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 Tustin, California Tax Attorney?

Although federal tax court allows, under some circumstances, non-lawyers to represent taxpayers, the practice of tax law is extremely complicated and specialized. Many attorneys who practice tax law do not practice in any other area.

If you have to go to tax court for whatever reason, you should almost certainly speak with a reputable tax attorney in Tustin, California. Even though some non-lawyers are technically permitted to represent you in tax court, there are distinct advantages to hiring a lawyer, even if a non-attorney can provide you with competent representation. The main advantage is the fact that all attorneys are tightly regulated by their state bar associations, and if they botch your case, you may have more legal recourse against an attorney than you would against a non-attorney.

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Life in Tustin

Tustin, California is a thriving community in Orange County near Los Angeles. Tustin has a suburban character and is home to a population of about 76,000 people. The city has been listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the top 25 places to live in America. This may be largely due to Tustin's top 10% ranking in terms of per capita, as well as the city's short commuting distance to other areas in Los Angeles.

The city of Tustin, California is also known for its rich availability of economic and employment opportunities. Top employers in the area include ABM Industries, Lineage Power, and Rockwell Collins. The health care industry also supports much of Tustin's economy. Many Tustin residents also work in the surrounding cities and enjoy a short commute to other major areas.

Visitors to Tustin can look forward to an abundance of attractions and events. Places like the Market Place and Jamestown Village Center provide excellent shopping in an old town-style setting. The Tustin Sports Park and Columbus Tustin Activity Center are venues for many sports and recreation events. Local gatherings include Old Town Art Walk, and the "Halloween Howl" festival. Overall, Tustin California is an ideal location for leisure and residence.

Lawyers in Tustin, California assist the community by providing a wide range of legal services. Tustin lawyers are available to assist clients at the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. The court processes a variety of claims, many of them involving the specific ordinances and statutes in Tustin.

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