DeWitt Law Wins on Direct Appeal Before Arkansas Supreme Court
DeWitt Law represented an Arkansas couple (the “Taxpayers”) before the Arkansas Supreme Court to challenge a judgment for additional Arkansas income taxes entered against the Taxpayers by the Garland County Circuit Court. The Arkansas Supreme Court held in favor of the Taxpayers by reversing the judgment and remanding the case back to the trial court. The issue on appeal centered on whether the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (“DFA”)…
5th Consecutive Rating by Super Lawyers Rising Stars in Tax Practice Area
For the fifth consecutive year, Tyler DeWitt (Managing Attorney) has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. The selection signifies that Tyler is a top-rated tax attorney as recognized by peers. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an…
Notice of Deficiency: Your Ticket to U.S. Tax Court
What is a Notice of Deficiency? A Notice of Deficiency issued by the IRS serves as a taxpayer’s final notice of additional tax owed. The notice is generally issued after the IRS audits a taxpayer and proposes changes to a tax return. More importantly, a Notice of Deficiency is a legal document that allows a taxpayer to challenge the IRS in U.S. Tax Court without having to first pay the additional…
Tyler DeWitt Rated by Super Lawyers Rising Stars in Tax Practice Area
For the third year in a row, Tyler DeWitt has been rated by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the practice area of tax, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. The designation signifies that he is a top-rated tax attorney as recognized by peers. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate…
Suspension or Expulsion from the IRS e-File Program: What Preparers Need to Know
The IRS strictly regulates tax professionals and firms (referred to as “Providers”) and maintains wide discretion in suspending or expelling Providers from the IRS e-file program. When a Provider is suspended or expelled, any tax returns that are electronically filed under their Electronic Filing Identification Number (“EFIN”) are automatically rejected by the IRS. Over the years, I have represented Providers who suddenly and unexpectedly found themselves fighting to keep their…