Equitable Spouse Claim Granted in U.S. Tax Court
United States Tax Court – The Taxpayer’s former spouse was self-employed and did not make estimated payments, resulting in a significant tax liability. The Taxpayer had no involvement with the former spouse’s business. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer before the IRS and filed a claim for equitable spouse relief. The IRS denied the claim and DeWitt Law filed a Petition in U.S. Tax Court. The court granted the Taxpayer’s claim…
IRS Seizure of Taxpayer’s Home Prevented in U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida – The IRS filed suit in U.S. District Court to seize the Taxpayer’s home and collect over $500,000 in federal income tax debt. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and negotiated an agreement with the Department of Justice (Tax Division). The tax debt was settled for $282,016.11 and the Taxpayer kept their home.
$350,000 Tax Assessment Reversed to $0
United States Tax Court – Taxpayer was audited by the IRS for tax year 2016. The IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency and assessed over $350,000 in taxes, penalties, and interest. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer and challenged the tax assessment in U.S. Tax Court. The assessment was reversed and the Taxpayer owed $0 in additional tax.