Appealing and Filing Suit Against a Tax Assessment
The tax office isn't infallible. When mistakes are made, appeals and lawsuits are the way to get a fair decision on your taxes
Appealing and Filing Suit
Grounds for Appealing and Filing Suit
It is often worthwhile to appeal a tax assessment or file a lawsuit. There are many reasons why a tax assessment could be too high.
- Incorrect evaluation
- Overestimate during a tax audit
- Misapplication of the law by tax authorities
- Bad advice from a tax advisor
Only Upside for You
You should never accept an unfair tax assessment. It can be corrected through the appeals process. The appeals process serves to keep the tax office honest. Filing suit allows for an independent judge to review the tax office’s decision.
The appeal does not cost the tax office any money. The costs for the claimant are very low.
- Keeps the tax office honest
- Decision handed down by an independant judge
- Little to no cost for you
The Consulting Services We Offer
Our custom-tailored guidance helps you maximize efficiency while optimizing your tax liability:
- Analysis of the prospects for success
- Development of a strategy
- Filing an appeal
- Filing a lawsuit
Advantages
- One partner manages every stage of the process
- Development of an optimal and effective defense strategy
- Combined expertise of both tax advisors and attorneys
- Many years of experience before the court