Tax Court Allows Late Partnership Petition After IRS Provides Incorrect Information

Cases, Charitable Giving, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Controversy, Tax Court

Taxpayers challenging an Internal Revenue Service determination generally face strict deadlines for seeking judicial review. Missing those deadlines can result in the loss of the opportunity to contest substantial tax liabilities before assessment. However, a recent United States Tax Court decision confirms that certain deadlines under the federal partnership audit rules may be extended when…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Estates and Trusts in Mississippi

Estate Administration, Estate and Trust Controversy, Estate Planning, Fiduciaries

Litigation involving estates and trusts, while sometimes impossible to avoid, is usually exhausting to all parties involved, especially given that such litigation is often among family members and/or is following the death of a loved one. Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is an alternative to traditional litigation, encompassing various methodologies, including mediation and arbitration, aimed at…
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