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CPA · Question 07 · Area I: Ethics & Tax Procedures
A taxpayer disagrees with a proposed deficiency from the IRS and wishes to litigate the matter. The taxpayer wants to have a jury trial. Which court must the taxpayer petition?
A taxpayer disagrees with a proposed deficiency from the IRS and wishes to litigate the matter. The taxpayer wants to have a jury trial. Which court must the taxpayer petition?
Answer options:
A.
U.S. Tax Court
B.
U.S. District Court
C.
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
D.
U.S. Court of Appeals
How to approach this question
Associate 'Jury Trial' exclusively with 'District Court'. Remember that to go to District Court, you must pay the tax first.
Full Answer
B.U.S. District Court✓ Correct
The U.S. District Court is the only forum for tax litigation that provides for a jury trial. To litigate here, the taxpayer must first pay the disputed tax and sue for a refund.
Common mistakes
Assuming the Tax Court allows juries because it specializes in tax.
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