Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. They are entitled to clear explanations of the laws and FBR procedures in all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices, and correspondence. They have the right to be informed of FBR decisions about their tax accounts and to receive clear explanations of the outcomes.
They can help taxpayers secure offers in compromise settlements, FBR payment plans, hardship status, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief, the release of liens or levies, prepare and file un-filed years of taxes, and many other tax settlements. Resolution of tax problems can be extremely complicated.
Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance in their dealings with the FBR, to be spoken to in a way they can easily understand, to receive clear and easily understandable communications from the FBR, and to speak to a supervisor about inadequate service.
As a prospective client, you are expected to do your research before hiring a tax attorney to represent you. ask the following details first: How do you charge or bill for services? Area of expertise Experience Retainer costs Incidentals like copying or postage Administrative support costs
To start a lawsuit without a lawyer, you may need to file a verified complaint, along with the specified filing fee. It is the same first step that a lawyer may take in commencing a lawsuit. This step is immediately followed by the filing of a civil summons form. so technically speaking you can sue without a lawyer, but in most cases, and depending on the type of case, it may be more work than you anticipated. In some situations, you must hire a lawyer to represent you in court. However, in most other situations, you can and should be represented by a lawyer.
Generally, the attorney-client privilege applies when: an actual or potential client communicates with a lawyer regarding legal advice. the lawyer is acting in a professional capacity (rather than, for example, as a friend), and. the client intended the communications to be private and acted accordingly. Attorney-client privilege refers to a legal privilege that works to keep confidential communications between an attorney and his or her client secret. The privilege is asserted in the face of a legal demand for the communications, such as a discovery request or a demand that the lawyer testifies under oath.