U.S. Tax Court

The office represents taxpayers involved in tax cases pending before the United States Tax Court. The office handles all aspects of Tax Court practice including the filing of a petition, case preparation, discovery, depositions, stipulations, settlement conferences, pre-trial conferences, hearings, post-trial briefing and procedures, and appeal. Tax Court actions include:

  • Proposed assessments of income, estate and gift taxes
  • Actions for administrative costs
  • Actions for redetermination of employment status
  • Actions for determination of relief from joint and several liability on a joint tax return
  • Lien and levy actions

California State Court Litigation

The office represents taxpayers in tax litigation with the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, Employment Development Department and other tax agencies.