Federal Tax Court Representation When negotiations with the IRS have failed and administrative remedies are exhausted, the United States Tax Court provides a formal venue to contest tax assessments before an independent judge. Unlike other federal courts, Tax Court allows you to challenge the IRS without first paying the disputed tax amount — a critical advantage for taxpayers facing substantial liabilities. At Neil Jesani Tax Resolution, our attorneys are admitted to practice before the US Tax Court and have the litigation experience necessary to present compelling cases. We handle every aspect of Tax Court proceedings, from filing the initial petition through discovery, pretrial motions, trial, and post-trial briefs. Our Litigation Approach Effective Tax Court representation requires a combination of deep tax law expertise and skilled trial advocacy. Our team develops a comprehensive litigation strategy that includes thorough legal research, detailed factual investigation, expert witness preparation when needed, and persuasive presentation of facts and law before the court. Many Tax Court cases settle favorably before trial through negotiations with IRS Counsel. Once a case is docketed in Tax Court, the IRS assigns the case to an attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel, who often takes a more pragmatic approach to settlement than the auditor or Appeals Officer who handled the case previously. Our attorneys leverage this dynamic to achieve settlements that are often significantly better than what was offered during administrative appeals . When settlement is not achievable or not in your best interest, we are fully prepared to present your case at trial. Our attorneys have courtroom experience and understand the evidentiary standards, procedural rules, and presentation techniques that make the difference between winning and losing in Tax Court. Types of Cases We Litigate We represent clients in Tax Court for cases involving deficiency notices (90-day letters), collection due...