Tax Court in Dundalk, Maryland

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Tax Court Lawyers in Dundalk

Tax courts are legal forums meant to decide legal disputes that have to do with federal or state tax law.

Almost all legal contentions having to do with federal taxes are resolved in the U.S. Tax Court, which has at least one courthouse in every state, and many courthouses in each of the larger states. This means that there is almost certainly a tax court in, or within a reasonable distance of, Dundalk, Maryland.

The United States Tax Court handles most legal disputes 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 permitting 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 Dundalk, Maryland

Tax court claims in Dundalk, Maryland can arise from any tax disagreement, such as when a taxpayer believes that the conclusions of a tax audit were in error, or that they do not owe as much money as the IRS claims that they do.

Tax courts in the United States are presided over by judges who are appointed by the President. Unlike most other federal judges, who serve for life, judges on the U.S. Tax Court serve 15 year terms. However, they can serve an unlimited number of these terms, and if they do their jobs competently, they are almost always re-appointed when their terms are up, meaning that the vast majority of them effectively serve for life.

U.S. Tax Courts have one feature that's almost completely unique in the U.S.: people who are not licensed attorneys in Maryland, or anywhere else, are authorized to represent clients in Tax Court. This doesn't mean, however, that anyone can walk in off the street and start practicing tax law. Before they can practice before a tax court, non-attorneys have to take and pass a written exam that tests their knowledge of U.S. tax law. People who are already licensed to practice law, on the other hand, can practice before a tax court without taking this test.

Most commonly, when the IRS sends a Dundalk, Maryland 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 Dundalk, Maryland Tax Attorney?

Although the law lets certain non-lawyers represent parties before tax court, tax law is very complicated and often difficult to understand - to the point that almost all attorneys who practice tax law practice it exclusively, simply because maintaining competence leaves little time to learn any other area.

If you find yourself in a situation where you think you'll have to go to tax court, you should consult with a reliable tax lawyer in Dundalk, Maryland as soon as possible. Non-lawyers are allowed to represent you in tax court, and most of them are perfectly competent. However, there are significant advantages to having a lawyer represent you, as opposed to an accountant or other non-attorney. Primarily, lawyers are regulated by the bar association of whatever state they're licensed to practice in, and if a lawyer handles your case incompetently, you will have considerable legal recourse against them, through both the courts and the state bar

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Life in Dundalk

Dundalk, Maryland is a community situated in Baltimore County. It has a population of over 62,000 people. It is a major suburb of Baltimore, and one of the largest unincorporated communities in Maryland.

It is named after the town of Dundalk, Ireland. The name was given to the community by Henry McShane, who established the McShane Bell Foundry in the city, and hailed from Dundalk, Ireland. The McShane Foundry manufactured large church bells, and was one of the first major industrial concerns in the area.

Dundalk, Maryland's general look benefits from the presence of many beautiful historic buildings. Its climate, like the rest of its region, is humid and sub-tropical, which means it has hot and humid summers, but pleasant springs and falls, along with relatively mild winters. Its low elevation and location next to the Chesapeake Bay give it a much milder climate than many nearby areas.

For those who work in or near Baltimore, Dundalk is a good place to live, allowing residents to enjoy the "small town" feel of the local community, while giving them easy access to a major city, and all of the benefits that entails, such as jobs and amenities.

There are many Dundalk, Maryland lawyers who can help you with whatever legal problem you might have. If you are facing any type of legal issue, large or small, a Dundalk, Maryland lawyer can help.

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