Tax Court in Peachtree City, Georgia

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Tax Court Lawyers in Peachtree City

Tax Court is a legal forum designed specifically 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, Peachtree City, Georgia.

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 Peachtree City, Georgia

Claims dealing with tax law can come from any conflict that has to do with one's duty to pay taxes in Peachtree City, Georgia. This typically happens when the state or federal tax authorities allege that someone has failed to pay their taxes, and therefore owes the government money. If the taxpayer disagrees, a tax court has to resolve the issue.

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 Georgia, 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.

Typically, a Peachtree City, Georgia 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 Peachtree City, Georgia 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.

If you have to go to tax court for whatever reason, you should almost certainly speak with a knowledgeable tax attorney in Peachtree City, Georgia. 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 Peachtree City

Peachtree City plays host to 35,000 Fayette County residents. The population is expected in increase drastically with the formal annexation of an adjacent unincorporated area of Coweta County known as "the West Village." Annexation or not, Peachtree City is one of the best places to live in the United States. The city offers over ninety miles of road dedicated solely to golf cart traffic. Over 25% of Peachtree City residents own a golf cart making it a very popular method of transportation. The city allows unaccompanied 15-year olds to operate the carts alone as long as they have a learner's permit. Peachtree City is known widely as the location of a National Weather Service radar station from which the Weather Forecast Office broadcasts. Most recently, Peach tree city ranked 8th on Money Magazine's 100 best places to live. It's the second time. Peachtree City additionally won the Tree City USA title from the Arbor Day Foundation.

Peachtree City is also a bustling center of commerce with Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America which is a major supplier of automotive electronics, the long time local company named Cooper Lighting, and Avery Dennison which manufacturers paper products and adhesives. As such a standout city, you shouldn't be surprised to find out there are a number of local Peachtree City lawyers. Lawyers in Peachtree City are acquainted with local Fayette County and Georgia State court procedures.

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