Tax disputes are a regular occurrence; normally a tax dispute is handled by filing an appeal with the appropriate tax authority, often the IRS. There are specific forms that are used in the appeal process and the tax agency will usually require that all supporting documentation accompany the appeal form. As the process can be quite complicated it is suggested that a tax appeal lawyer in Atlanta become involved on behalf of the client who is in dispute.
Not all tax disputes require the support of a tax appeal lawyer, something as simple as the dis allowance of a specific deduction is something can be handled by the individual or small business. When one disputes a tax ruling all that is really required is to ask for an appeal and then provide the IRS with supporting documentation to prove that your claim is valid. This does not have to be difficult, especially if the individual disputing the ruling has all his or her records including receipts for expenses associated with a business, tuition expenses, etc. These are usually easy and simple to deal with however when the case becomes difficult it is something that must be done in cooperation with a tax appeal lawyer in Atlanta.
When the dispute rises over income tax the appeals process begins with filing the appeal. The appeal is filed with the agency that made the ruling that you wish to dispute through appeal. The agency will give you all the information that you need to go ahead with the appeal including the correct forms to use and information on the appeal process. Once you are ready to launch the appeal you must be ready to provide any and all information for the tax year involved, especially the items that are being disputed and the reasons that you are disputing them. Often it will be necessary to cite the specific tax law that addresses your reason for appeal. All of this information is extremely important if you wish to be successful with your appeal so it is best if this work is done by a tax appeal lawyer in Atlanta.
The entire process often includes a meeting or hearing where you, your tax appeal lawyer and a representative of the tax agency discuss the appeal in detail. If, during this hearing the parties cannot agree, the next step is formal court proceedings but the government tries hard to settle cases without having expensive court battles.
If you have reason to disagree with the findings of the IRS or other tax agency then you have the right of appeal. If you have the need for a tax appeal lawyer in Atlanta you are invited to contact Jeffrey L. Cohen, Attorney at Law.
