Tax Court in Pompano Beach, Florida

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Tax Court Lawyers in Pompano Beach

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, Pompano Beach, Florida.

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 Pompano Beach, Florida

Tax law claims can arise out of any conflict having to do with one's legal requirement to pay their taxes in Pompano Beach, Florida. 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.

In the U.S., tax court judges are assigned by the President of the United States. Unlike judges on most other federal courts, who typically serve for life (or until they retire), tax court judges serve terms of 15 years. But, there is no limit to the number of terms that they are permitted to serve. If a tax court judge has been doing his or her job competently, the President will typically re-appoint them whenever their term expires, effectively giving them life tenure.

Federal tax court is somewhat distinct in that individuals who are not licensed attorneys in Florida (or anywhere else) may represent taxpayers before the tax court, as long as they can pass an exam indicating that they have a good familiarity of tax law. Licensed lawyers do not need to take this exam to practice before tax court.

Typically, a Pompano Beach, Florida 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 Pompano Beach, Florida 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.

If you are going to tax court, it should be apparent by now that you should seek the advice and assistance of a good Pompano Beach, Florida tax lawyer. This is not a knock against the non-lawyers who are licensed to practice before tax court; the vast majority of them are perfectly competent. However, if a licensed attorney seriously mishandles your case, you will have a great deal of legal recourse against them, more so than with a non-attorney.

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Life in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach, Florida is a beach city in Broward County. It is mainly driven by the tourism and vacation industries. It has a population of over 104,000 people which swells to over 150,000 during summers due to the influx of vacationers. The city is well known for its laid back, tropical beach feel and "fun in the sun" approach to development.

Beach activities abound in Pompano Beach, Florida. "Pompano" refers to a type of fish, which reflects the city's popular sport fishing scene. Surfing is excellent in the area as its geography includes miles of beach. Pompano Beach's location in the middle of Florida's "Golden Coast" allows for convenient access to major sports and cultural arenas. Visitors and residents can watch sports teams like the Miami Heat and the Florida Marlins. Pompano Beach ranks among the highest in the nation's real estate markets for residential and vacation properties.

The local events at Pompano Beach cater to the community's health and fitness-centered character. A few examples include a "Green Market Beach", a Thanksgiving Day Triathlon, and the East Village Uncorked (healthy dining and wine tasting at restaurants). Pompano Beach, Florida boasts many world-class golf courses and horse racing at the Pompano Harness Track.

Lawyers in Pompano Beach, Florida typically file legal claims at the Broward County Courthouse. Pompano Beach lawyers are available to assist clients who need help with legal issues. Attorneys in Pompano Beach help members of the community obtain legal relief in a variety of forms.

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