Tennessee Department of Revenue Reverses $453,220 Personal Liability Assessment Against Restaurant Co-Owner
DeWitt Law successfully obtained reversal of a proposed $453,220.13 Tennessee personal liability assessment issued against a restaurant co-owner. The Tennessee Department of Revenue initially alleged that our client was personally liable for sales tax collected by the business but not remitted to the State. After an informal taxpayer conference, the Department ruled in our client’s favor and abated the personal liability assessment in full. The hearing officer found that although…
No Criminal Charges Filed Against Taxpayer After IRS Criminal Investigation
DeWitt Law represented a Taxpayer who was notified by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division that she was under criminal investigation for income tax evasion. The IRS completed its investigation and recommended that criminal charges be filed. DeWitt Law led a proactive defense strategy throughout the investigation and challenged the recommended prosecution with the Department of Justice Tax Division. DOJ Tax declined to prosecute the Taxpayer and no criminal charges were…
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…
Alabama Income Tax Assessment Reversed in Montgomery County Circuit Court
Montgomery, Alabama – Taxpayer residing in Georgia was assessed Alabama individual income taxes. DeWitt Law represented taxpayer in Montgomery County Circuit Court to challenge the assessment. The assessment was fully reversed.
6th Consecutive Rating by Super Lawyers Rising Stars in Tax Practice Area
For the sixth consecutive year, Tyler DeWitt has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the Tax practice area. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in each state are named to the Rising Stars list. 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…