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…

The IRS released a final reminder that taxpayers have until July 17th to claim refunds for tax year 2019. Taxpayers who fail to file a 2019 tax return or claim for refund by July 17th will forfeit their refund.  According to the IRS release: “By law, taxpayers normally have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. If they don’t file within three years, the money becomes the property of the…

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…

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…