Tax Court in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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Tax Court Lawyers in Wheat Ridge

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

Federal tax issues are handled 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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Tax courts in America handle the vast majority of legal issues that concern federal tax obligations of a person or other legal entity, such as a corporation. There are various procedural rules that are meant to funnel tax concerns into tax courts, without strictly requiring them to be heard there. For example, only tax courts can hear tax cases where the tax in question has not yet been paid. The courts of general jurisdiction - known as the U.S. District Court - can also hear tax cases, but they can only hear tax cases if the disputed tax bill has already been paid.

Tax Court Procedure in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Any claim dealing with federal tax law in Wheat Ridge, Colorado can end up in tax court. Most frequently, a dispute ends up in tax court when the government claims that someone has not paid all of the taxes that they are legally obligated to pay. If the taxpayer disputes the factual basis of the allegation, or believes the IRS has misinterpreted the law, U.S. Tax Courts have to decide those concerns.

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

In the U.S., tax courts have some unique features. Most interestingly, individuals who are not licensed attorneys in Colorado, or anywhere else, are, in some cases, permitted to represent clients before tax courts. Non-attorneys who practice before tax court are almost always accountants, and any non-lawyer who wants to practice before the U.S. tax court must pass a difficult written exam that tests their understanding of American tax law. Licensed attorneys, however, may practice before the tax court without taking this exam.

Most frequently, when the IRS sends a Wheat Ridge, Colorado 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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado Tax Attorney?

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

So, if you need to go to tax court, for whatever reason, you should pursue the counsel of a good tax attorney in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. While a non-lawyer who's licensed to practice before the tax courts may well give you perfectly competent representation, there are still advantages to hiring a lawyer. The main advantage is that lawyers are far more regulated in their profession than most non-lawyers. So, if a tax attorney severely damages your case due to negligence or incompetence, you will have substantial legal recourse against them.

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Life in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge has a population of 32,000 people and is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, just west of Denver. It is situated just 5 miles away from the Colorado state Capital.

The city of Wheat Ridge was originally founded as early as 1859, and incorporated in 1969. The settlement began as a farming village which assisted nearby mining communities. The Wheat Ridge Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the city's history, which includes several log cabins which are still standing to this day.

Currently, Wheat Ridge has a thoroughly developed Parks and Recreation Department with several branches for various activities. Examples of recreational activities for Wheat Ridge residents include programs at the Active Adult Center and the Performances in the Park concert series held from July through August. The concert series draws many local and nationwide performers, and is a great example of the city's lively atmosphere and commitment to development.

Wheat Ridge lawyers typically file their claims at the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court. Some legal claims can also be heard at the Jefferson County Court. Many lawyers in Wheat Ridge, Colorado are members of different professional organizations such as the Jefferson County Bar Association.

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