Tax Representation

Don’t take what the IRS says lying down. If you have a dispute with the IRS or your state Department of Revenue, take them to court with Wiggam Law.

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As a taxpayer, you have rights.

Do you disagree with an assessment from the IRS that you owe additional taxes? Are your fundamental rights as a taxpayer being infringed? You don’t have to accept it. If you think the IRS is wrong, you can take them to court.

In court, you can challenge your tax assessments, appeal a notice of deficiency or certification, and protect your assets.

Tax Representation in Atlanta, GA

Take the IRS to Court with Representation You Can Trust

Revenue agency appeals processes can take a long time and leave you hanging while tax liabilities breathe down your neck. When you go to state or federal court over a tax issue, you don’t have to pay the assessment until you have a ruling from an independent judge.

Reduce or Eliminate Tax Liabilities

Stop Aggressive Collection Actions

Protect Your Taxpayer Rights

What issues can you take to the US Tax Court?

If you disagree with the IRS’s decision over the following issues, you have the fundamental right as a taxpayer to take them to court.

Deficiency Disputes

If the IRS determines you owe more tax than reported due to unreported income, disallowed deductions, or reclassification of income, you can petition the court before paying the tax.

Innocent Spouse Relief

Tax Court can review your circumstances in cases of joint tax liabilities and determine whether you share your spouse or ex-spouse’s liabilities.

Collection Due Process Hearings

When the IRS puts liens or levies on your property, you can challenge whether their collection actions are appropriate, make hardship claims, or pursue Offers in Compromise and installment plans.

Worker Classification Disputes

If the IRS questions an employer’s tax withholding and employment taxes on the basis of worker classification, you can argue in favor of your decision to classify workers as independent contractors or employees.

What Tax Representation Services Can Do For You

Challenge and Reduce Tax Assessments

Alleviate the financial burden and stress of IRS tax assessments. We can represent you to reduce or eliminate your assessed tax liabilities.

Provide Expert Legal Representation

Protect your rights and interests with experienced attorneys who provide personal attention and expertise to advocate on your behalf.

Negotiate Settlements

Taking the IRS to tax court can result in a settlement with the IRS. We always pursue a settlement for our clients that will reflect the best possible result for their situation.

Offer Tax Guidance and Support

After the trial, we continue to provide guidance on tax compliance and strategic advice to prevent future tax controversies and protect your peace of mind.

We’re here to defend your interests and protect what matters.

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How to Take the IRS to Tax Court

Act fast when you disagree with a decision the IRS has made about your tax liabilities. If you have received a Notice of Deficiency, Notice of Determination, or Notice of Certification from the IRS, you have ninety days from the date of the notice to petition the US Tax Court with a contest and your reasons for disagreement.

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File your petition

There is a filing fee you will have to pay, unless you file an application to proceed without it.

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Preparations

The IRS has sixty days to file a response to your claim. If the court decides to proceed, both parties will engage in pretrial discovery and other trial preparations, including gathering evidence.

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Option to Appeal

If you wish to appeal the court’s decision, you can appeal to the US Court of Appeals.

Challenging a tax assessment or another IRS decision can be a highly complex affair, especially when your financial security or the viability of your business is at stake.

We provide personal attention and support to help you present the strongest case possible in your favor.

Tax Representation FAQ

The IRS assesses additional taxes when it reviews a tax return and determines a taxpayer or business has not sufficiently calculated its liability. These additional taxes can include interest on overdue taxes and penalties, which can quickly add up. Depending on the issue, a tax assessment can add thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to your tax bill.

Even if a taxpayer or business hasn’t filed a return, the IRS can calculate an assessment based on W-2s, 1099s, payroll tax filings, and other information submitted to the agency. If you have not filed, the IRS cannot account for deductions, credits, or other adjustments. As a result, tax assessments for non-filers often lead to a higher assessment than the actual tax due.

The US Tax Court is a special federal court that exclusively deals with tax issues. Judges rule based on their own tax expertise and the arguments made by the respondent (the IRS) and the petitioner (you). Tax lawyers make your case and put the IRS on the defensive in search of the best possible outcome for you.

In tax court, it takes more than a normal attorney to make your case. It takes someone with extensive knowledge of tax law and experience standing up to and negotiating with the IRS. Tax representation services provide an expert tax attorney who can help you navigate the complexities of tax court, from determining whether you should petition the court to filing to handling pretrial discovery and evidence-gathering, not just standing with you in the courtroom.
Wiggam Law’s tax attorneys have years of experience standing before US Tax Court judges to challenge tax assessments and other IRS decisions to find relief for clients.

Individual states have their own tax courts as well. The Georgia Tax Tribunal is a state court that hears cases involving taxpayers and businesses with the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR). It handles disputes that cannot be resolved with the DOR, including appeals involving Georgia income tax, sales and use tax, withholding taxes, and certain other taxes.

If you want to challenge an assessment or GA DOR audit results, we can also represent you at the Georgia Tax Tribunal.

If assessed a large amount of additional taxes by the IRS or Georgia DOR, seek advice from a professional tax attorney before petitioning to the U.S. Tax Court or Georgia Tax Tribunal. Wiggam Law attorneys can help lower or absolve your assessment in court and assist with IRS or Georgia tax audits.

Still have questions about going to tax court? We have answers.

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