Practices

Tax Litigation

Due to the complexity of State and Federal tax laws, occasionally taxpayers and the government differ on the amount of taxes owed. After receiving an audit determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, the taxpayer has only a short period of time to decide whether to pursue an administrative appeal within the IRS, file a lawsuit within the U.S. Tax Court, or pay the tax and seek reimbursement through a Federal District Court lawsuit. Similarly, a taxpayer has very little time to act on a final assessment from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury, where relief may be sought through an appeal to a state hearing referee, or file a lawsuit with the Michigan Tax Tribunal or, after paying the disputed tax file a lawsuit with the Ingham County Circuit Court acting as the Court of Claims. Fraser Trebilcock's tax attorneys can assist taxpayers in deciding which avenue best fits their needs and represent them in whichever forum they decide.