Tax Court in Berwyn, Illinois

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Tax Court Lawyers in Berwyn

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

Usually, legal issues concerning one's obligation 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 several locations in each of the larger states. This means that there is almost certainly a tax court in or near Berwyn, Illinois

U.S. Tax Courts deal with almost every legal issue that has to do with the federal tax obligations 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 Berwyn, Illinois

Tax law claims can arise out of any dispute having to do with one's legal obligation to pay their taxes in Berwyn, 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.

U.S. Tax Court judges are appointed by the President. Their terms of office are legally set at 15 years. However, the vast majority of tax court judges are simply appointed again when their terms run out, and there is no limit on the number of 15-year terms they can serve. As a practical matter, therefore, Tax Court judges effectively serve life terms.

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

Most often, a resident of Berwyn, Illinois will find themselves in tax court because the relevant tax authority (usually the IRS), suspects that they have not paid all of the taxes that they are required to pay. To initiate a legal action against the taxpayer, the IRS will send them a letter laying out its allegations. Once this is received, the taxpayer has a moderate period of time (about 90 days) to go to the nearest U.S. tax court and respond. If you find yourself in this position, and want to dispute the allegations against you, you MUST file a response in a tax court in a timely manner. If you don't, you can easily lose your right to ever dispute those allegations again.

Do I Need a Berwyn, Illinois Tax Attorney?

As mentioned earlier, federal law lets some non-attorneys practice before U.S. Tax Courts. But tax law can be extremely complicated, and the practice of this area of law is highly specialized - so much so that most lawyers who practice tax law do not practice in any other field.

So, if you plan on going to tax court, it should go without saying that you should hire a Berwyn, Illinois tax attorney. While a non-lawyer admitted to practice before tax court may well give you competent representation, you will have much stronger recourse against a licensed attorney if they negligently botch your case.

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Life in Berwyn

Berwyn is located in Cook County in the state of Illinois. It has a population of 54,000 and was formed in the year 1908. It is frequently co-listed with Berwyn Township.

Berwyn is known for being the fastest-growing suburb in Illinois. It is noted for having the largest collection of Chicago-style brick two story bungalows in the United States. The city boasts a growing arts community due to its Arts Council and top notch entertainment and music venues. It also has a professional equity theater in operation. Berwyn has become a haven for artists who are seeking a vibrant alternative to downtown Chicago.

Other attractions in Berwyn include the widely celebrated Houby Day Parade and the Fall Mushroom Harvest, both of which are held annually. An annual vintage car parade called "Cartopia" is held wherein Berwyn residents can showcase their prized automobiles.

Lawyers in Berwyn, Illinois practice in a variety of legal fields. Specifically, many Berwyn lawyers focus on finance and investment law. This is because the Cermak Road area has been nicknamed the "Bohemian Wall Street", since it contains a large number of savings and loans institutions. Berwyn has been reported to have the highest concentration of financial and lending institutions in the entire world.

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