TAX AGENCY DISPUTES

Effective representation can be very important when disputing tax assessments, for reasons such as the following:

• Income tax assessments proposed by tax agencies usually can be disputed before payment.
  
  
• Payroll and certain other taxes frequently must be paid before they can be challenged.
  
  
• A detailed understanding of facts and documents is almost always important in resolving tax disputes. Frequently, offsetting adjustments can be found.
  
  
• With proper representation and evaluation of issues, most tax issues can be resolved in administrative proceedings. As with other disputes, litigation is rarely the best answer.
  
  
• Tax penalties can be very significant.