Navigating Tax Court for Non-Lawyers 25-26

Course Details

Date

Monday, April 20, 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm (Registration: 9:30am)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Taxation

CPE Credit

2 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Intermediate

Vendor

CalCPA

Prerequisites

None

Description

The final step in a tax controversy is Tax Court. Over 70% of all Tax Court cases are filed by taxpayers representing themselves. Most of these "pro se" taxpayers have a non-lawyer assisting them. There can be significant advantages to filing a Tax Court case to resolve a dispute. This class will explore these strategic uses of the Tax Court process and provide a basic understanding of navigating your client through the case.

Highlights

  • Determining when filing a Tax Court case can be a strategic benefit
  • Learn how to file the case
  • Understand the steps and deadlines in the Tax Court process
  • Review the settlement process
  • Know when the case gets to the point where you need help

Objectives

  • Recognize when opportunities exist to seek Tax Court review
  • Identify when using the Tax Court process can be a strategic benefit
  • Determine how to guide the Tax Court case through the process without needing an attorney

Designed For

CPAs, attorneys and enrolled agents.

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