DeWitt Law Stops IRS from Seizing Client’s Property Over Ex-Husband’s Tax Debt
After our client’s divorce, the IRS sued her in federal district court for tax debts that were entirely her ex-husband’s responsibility. The IRS claimed they could take property she received in the divorce, even though she had no role in creating the tax problem. They filed the lawsuit trying to foreclose on her property and tie her to more than a million dollars of tax debt that wasn’t hers. DeWitt…
$208,984 Tax Liability Reduced to $107,495 in U.S. Tax Court
Taxpayer was audited by the IRS for multiple tax years, resulting in a Notice of Deficiency proposing additional tax in the amount of $208,984. The basis for the Notice of Deficiency was disallowed Schedule C contract labor and cost of goods sold. DeWitt Law filed a Petition in U.S. Tax Court challenging the Notice of Deficiency. The Court entered a Decision reducing the tax liability by over 50% to $107,495.
$220,187.27 Tax Liability Reduced to $10,699.67 in U.S. Tax Court
Taxpayer received a Notice of Deficiency proposing additional federal income tax (plus penalties) in the amount of $220,187.27. The basis for the Notice of Deficiency was alleged unreported capital gain income from the sale of the Taxpayer’s home that was renovated. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and filed a Petition in U.S. Tax Court. After completing discovery, the property’s basis was substantially increased by the IRS, resulting in a Decision…
$436,327.20 Tax Liability Reduced to $33,364 in U.S. Tax Court
After being audited by the IRS, the Taxpayer received a Notice of Deficiency proposing additional federal income tax (including penalties & interest) in the amount of $436,327.20. The basis for the Notice of Deficiency was disallowed Schedule C business expenses (including contract labor and supplies) on the Taxpayer’s 2021 and 2022 federal income tax returns. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and challenged the Notice of Deficiency by filing a Petition…
Federal Court Imposes a Sentence of Probation Only – With No Term of Imprisonment for Conviction Under I.R.C. § 7212(a)
March 7, 2025, Fort Lauderdale, FL — In a significant victory for our client who pled guilty to one count in violation of I.R.C. § 7212(a), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida held a sentencing hearing and imposed probation only—with no term of imprisonment. At sentencing the government asked the court to impose a prison sentence consistent with the federal sentencing guidelines. DeWitt Law argued…