Taxes
Tax Appeals & Tax Litigation
While many law firms limit their taxation legal services to tax planning, at Bever Dye our experience extends equally to the representation of clients in tax appeals and tax litigation. Tax controversies arise from a wide range of activities of federal, state, and local taxing authorities from tax audits to tax collection activities.
Our experienced tax attorneys at Bever Dye, whenever possible, seek to avoid litigation of tax controversies and are adept at negotiating favorable settlements on behalf of our clients. However, in many other controversies, litigation is the only recourse to effectively protect client interests. In such instances, our lawyers are seasoned advocates, prepared to represent cases in every facet of tax litigation.
Tax Litigation
The tax lawyers at Bever Dye represent clients in all U.S. District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Tax Court and have also argued before the U.S. Supreme Court as well as all state court levels. In addition to representing clients in civil tax matters, our firm represents clients in criminal tax allegations, such as tax evasion and fraud.
Tax litigation embraces a different set of legal skills than tax planning, skills—which apart from understanding tax laws—also extend to a working knowledge of administrative proceedings and the day-to-day rules that govern IRS and other tax authorities' operations. Our attorneys are well versed in rules of procedure required in all courts in which a tax controversy may be litigated. We are prepared to advise our clients regarding the advantages and disadvantages of litigation, along with the potential benefit of negotiating a favorable settlement. Our long-standing reputation as tax lawyers in combination with our willingness to take cases to trial lends credibility with tax agencies for our position at the negotiating table.
Tax Appeals
If finding a firm that is skilled in both tax planning and tax litigation is somewhat unique, encountering a firm that also has demonstrated skilled experience in managing appeals is even more extraordinary. Yet another type of legal dexterity is required to succeed in appellate casework. Exceptional writing skills, the ability to strongly frame the right issues and to refer to parallel case rulings or precedents form the foundation of successful appeals.
Tax appeals involve all types of taxation—federal and state income tax; property tax assessments for residential, commercial and industrial real estate; employment tax; excise tax and estate and inheritance taxes, to name a few. We represent clients in all types of tax appeals before federal, state, and local authorities. Our appellate casework also encompasses the appeal of case results from civil tax litigation and criminal tax litigation at all judicial levels.
Tax Collections
The attorneys of Bever Dye also represent businesses and individuals before the Collection Division of the Internal Revenue Service and state and local tax authorities. Such representation includes handling offers in compromises, liens, levies, property seizures, installment agreements, and abatements of penalties and interest.
Arrange a Client Conference
We invite you to arrange a client conference to discuss your tax controversy with one of our lawyers at Bever Dye. Call our firm at 316-263-8294 or email us today.
