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CPA · Question 05 · Area I: Ethics & Tax Procedures
A taxpayer disagrees with a proposed IRS deficiency 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 IRS deficiency 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'.
Full Answer
B.U.S. District Court✓ Correct
The U.S. District Court is the only forum for federal tax litigation where a jury trial is available. To litigate here, the taxpayer must first pay the disputed tax and sue for a refund.
Common mistakes
Thinking the Tax Court offers jury trials (it is the most common court because payment is not required, but it has no jury).
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