If you have a Revenue matter pending with the City of Chicago Department of Revenue (CDOR), there is a good chance that Bell Law can help. We assist clients in CDOR Audits, challenging or appealing tax liability assessments and/or determinations and revenue or tax hearings. The typical CDOR Audit involves a face-to-face meeting with an CDOR Auditor. If you receive a Tax Audit letter from CDOR, you should examine your records to determine the nature and extent of the tax audit issue(s). While it is possible that CDOR will want to audit the entire tax return for a given year or years, most frequently CDOR will focus on a certain portion or schedule of certain tax years.
Often clients seek the assistance of Bell Law at the hearing stage. We advise that you secure legal or other representation prior to this. Ideally, you should secure assistance in the way of representation as soon as you are contacted by CDOR. In most cases where things have progressed to the hearing stage, there has typically already been an audit or a determination of liability has already been entered against a tax payer or "responsible corporate officer." Bell Law has represented numerous clients in such hearings. If you have an CDOR hearing coming up, you should contact Bell Law immediately to find out what rights you might have.
If the issue concerns supporting documentation or alleged lack thereof, then you should send CDOR copies of any and all appropriate documents. Do not send originals to CDOR as there is no guarantee that CDOR will return any documents to you. Moreover, originals might get lost in the mail or at the CDOR offices. If the tax notice questions whether you are entitled to a tax deduction or questions a tax position taken on the tax return, you should consult your tax advisor before responding to and/or submitting any documentation to CDOR. While a quick, satisfactory explanation can end the matter swiftly, there is no guarantee. Regardless, it is important to correspond with CDOR in writing whenever possible.
You should not delay in seeking assistance, legal or otherwise, in your CDOR matter. In some cases, CDOR can and will record liens against property or even levy wage garnishments against taxpayers.
At Bell Law, LLC, we will remain at your side and provide aggressive advocacy until your tax law issue is resolved.
Protect your rights with the help of an attorney who will look at all options available to you. Contact us at 773-696-5087 or toll free at 888-574-7062.
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