Tax Court
Explains when a taxpayer can petition the U.S. Tax Court after IRS administrative appeals are exhausted and the factors that weigh into that decision.
Seattle Tax Court Attorney
If you are unable to resolve a tax dispute with the IRS through the administrative appeals process, the law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC is prepared to take your case to U.S. Tax Court. But first, we sit down with clients to determine if it makes sense to do so. We are mindful of your legal fees and will advise you whether the expense of litigation is outweighed by the benefit of potential positive outcome (which cannot be guaranteed). Sometimes a petition to the U.S. Tax Court is your only option to preserve your appeal rights. Thus, we file this petition. But after the petition has been filed, we take all necessary steps to possibly reach an amicable settlement with the IRS prior to trial, or prove to the IRS that our position is correct and the IRS is in error. In many instances, a taxpayer's case can be settled prior to the costly tax court litigation.
Based in Bellevue, Washington, we represent individuals, corporate officers and businesses statewide and nationwide in IRS tax litigation. Lana Rich brings over 15 years of experience in tax law and business to the firm. She has successfully challenged the Internal Revenue Service over income tax and employment tax assessments. Contact our Seattle tax court lawyer today to discuss your case.
Should You Go to Federal Court? Ask Our Washington State Tax Litigation Lawyer.
There may be a legitimate reason that you did not file a quarterly or annual return, or did not pay taxes. There may be defenses to your disallowed deductions. You may have a solid argument for knocking down penalties and interest. We thoroughly examine your records to determine if the state or federal auditors miscalculated or over-calculated your tax obligation.
If we do not have a reasonable expectation of eliminating or substantially reducing the disputed tax, we may advise working out a deal with the IRS.
No IRS Tax Dispute Surprises When You Are Represented by Our Bellevue Law Firm
Before we take a case to the U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court, we make sure our clients fully understand the expense and the odds of prevailing. The last thing you need is a legal bill if a federal judge decides against you.
Call (425) 289-0629, or contact us online for an initial telephone assessment of your situation by a Washington state tax litigation attorney.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.