IRS Issues Last Call for Taxpayers to Claim $1.5B in 2019 Refunds
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…
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…