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Litigation of Federal Civil Tax Controversies.


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When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 of Federal Civil Tax Controversies, by Gerald A. Kafka and Rita A. Cavanagh (WG&L, 2006), examines all the crucial elements that litigators must consider before, during, and after trial. This reference will guide the practitioner through the myriad procedural nuances peculiar to tax litigation at all stages, from selection of forum and pretrial pre·tri·al  
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 motions through appeals and recovery of judgments. It includes practical guidance and comprehensive discussion of case law, along with a wealth of relevant source material. Over 2,000 pages; $370 print version (updated twice a year), $455 online (updated as needed). Contact (800) 950-1216; www.ria.thomson.com.

Philip R. Fink, J.D., CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000.  

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Title Annotation:On the Bookshelf
Author:Fink, Philip R.
Publication:The Tax Adviser
Date:Sep 1, 2007
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