Tax Court in Union, New Jersey

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Tax Court Lawyers in Union

A tax court is a venue that authorizes legal disputes relating to taxes to be resolved in an orderly, efficient manner.

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, Union, New Jersey.

Federal tax court is the place to litigate all disagreements arising out of tax law, if the relevant tax commitments has not already been paid. While other federal courts, such as the U.S. District Court or the Court of Federal Claims, can hear tax matters, they can only hear tax cases after the tax has been paid.

Tax Court Procedure in Union, New Jersey

Any legal issue that concerns federal taxes in Union, New Jersey, or anywhere else in the U.S., can go to tax court. It's most often the case that the IRS initiates legal action against a taxpayer, alleging that they have failed to pay all of their obligated taxes, or are delinquent in some other way. The taxpayer normally has 90 days to respond, which initiates adversarial tax court proceedings. Failing to respond may result in the taxpayer forfeiting their rights to contest the allegations against them.

U.S. Tax Court judges are assigned by the President. Their terms of office are legally set at 15 years. Nonetheless, the vast majority of tax court judges are simply assigned 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, thus, Tax Court judges effectively serve life terms.

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

Usually, residents of Union, New Jersey will end up in tax court because the IRS, or another tax agency, has alleged that they have failed to pay all the taxes that they owe. In the interest of due process, the IRS will send the taxpayer a letter informing them that they owe back taxes. At this point, the taxpayer will have something like 90 days to go to Tax Court to fight these allegations, if they so desire. If you do not file a response within the allotted time, the tax bill will become final, and you will have no legal means to contest it.

Do I Need a Union, New Jersey Tax Attorney?

Federal law authorizes some non-lawyers to represent parties in tax court. However, tax law is a fairly complex 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.

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

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Life in Union

Union, New Jersey is a township located in North-Central Union County, New Jersey. With a population of just under 55,000 residents, this lovely township comprises 9.1. square miles. Union is also home to the worlds tallest watersphere, standing 212 feet tall and the water towerhas become a local point of interest, with it's own fan website. As a township, Union is governed by a five member Township committee. In 2008, Union was ranked the 75th best place to live in America by Money Magazine. Not surprisingly, the Union Public School District has a lot to do with the ranking and Union is home to some of the top schools in the state of New Jersey. There is also a fabulous community of professionals in Union, many of which grew up in the township and decided to stay and practice. Union, New Jersey is home to some great lawyers. There is a thriving legal community in Union and the local lawyers are trained in a range of specialties and able to help their clients with any legal issue he or she many be facing. Whatever the problem is, an Unionlawyer can certainly solve it!

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