The Knight Watch: Litigating Tax Disputes in Bankruptcy Court

Tax attorneys Kevin Packman and Andrew Weinstein co-authored an article in TAXES – The Tax Magazine providing an overview of how tax disputes can be litigated in bankruptcy courts. Although not all tax disputes can be heard in bankruptcy court, it can be an efficient venue, provided certain procedures are followed. In this article, the authors outline what tax issues can be heard in bankruptcy court and how to qualify for bankruptcy court jurisdiction. They also cover the three types of bankruptcy litigation — main case, contested matters and related adversary proceedings — and how tax issues factor into them.

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