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Tax Litigation Litigation Tracker

Source-backed tax litigation cases organized by court, parties, state footprint, recent docket events, and coverage signals. This page is generated from materialized case-topic matches, not slow live text scans.

tax irs internal revenue refund taxpayer

Topic footprint

118

cases

118

active

14

courts

12

states

Recent tax litigation cases

Ranked by recent case activity among canonical cases with this topic classification.

Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Boyce Resident Indicted for Fraud and Money Laundering Over $9.75 Million Tax Claims

Court unknown

A Boyce resident faces indictment for mail and tax fraud, corrupt interference, and money laundering related to false claims exceeding $9.75 million in tax refunds. Authorities allege the defendant used the fraudulently obtained tax refunds for personal gain.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Leigh sues IRS in civil case before magistrate judge in Southern District of Florida

S.D. Fla. 25-cv-22540

Leigh filed a civil suit against the Internal Revenue Service in the Southern District of Florida, docket number 25-cv-22540. The parties consented to proceed before a magistrate judge, streamlining case management. The complaint likely involves tax or administrative disputes with the federal agency, though specific claims are not disclosed.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 82 topic score

Michigan Court Issues Opinion in CMS Energy Tax Dispute

Court unknown

This CMS Energy tax-dispute record is currently a low-information appellate item. The title indicates a Michigan court opinion, but the available fields do not yet provide enough verified detail about the tax issue, procedural history, or court reasoning. Juryvine is keeping the page in watch mode until richer opinion text or docket metadata is connected. Once that happens

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Adedokun Removes Federal Case Against Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau in Washington

W.D. Wash. 26-cv-01313

Adedokun removed a federal case against the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau to the Western District of Washington, docket number 26-cv-01313. The clerk entered a judgment, indicating resolution of the matter at the district court level.

3 events 3 coverage signals 4 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Minor Plaintiff Files Refund Claim Against Roblox in Central District of California

C.D. Cal. 26-cv-01925

A minor plaintiff filed a refund claim against Roblox in the Central District of California, docket number 26-cv-01925. The court referred the case to a magistrate judge for further proceedings, signaling early-stage case management activity.

4 events 3 coverage signals 8 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisions Updated

Court unknown

This case addresses updates to the tax remittance provisions under the National Firearms Act. The updates clarify procedures for tax payments related to firearms regulation compliance.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Duell v. United States (IRS) referred to magistrate judge in Delaware

D. Del. 25-mc-00207

The case of Duell v. United States of America (IRS) was referred to a magistrate judge. This referral is a common step in the litigation process, allowing the magistrate judge to oversee certain aspects of the case. The case is currently pending in an unknown court, with docket number 25-mc-00207.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Brentwood Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Charges

Court unknown

A Brentwood attorney pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges in an unspecified federal court. Details on the scope of the fraud or sentencing were not provided in the available summary.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Fuller Law Firm sues U.S. Treasury and IRS in Northern District of California

N.D. Cal. 25-cv-08611

Fuller Law Firm initiated litigation against the U.S. Treasury and IRS in the Northern District of California under docket 25-cv-08611. The case is open, but no substantive details or claims have been disclosed.

1 event 1 coverage signal 3 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Refund Status Dispute Filed in District Court for Northern District of California

N.D. Cal. 26-cv-55555

A dispute over refund status is pending in the Northern District of California. The docket references a refund status update, suggesting financial or transactional issues are central. No further details on parties or claims are available at this time.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Plaintiffs challenge New York State tax policies in Tuohy v. NY Dept. of Taxation

S.D.N.Y. 24-cv-10070

Plaintiffs challenged New York State tax policies in Tuohy et al v. New York Department of Taxation and Finance, case 24-cv-10070 in the Southern District of New York. The dispute likely involves tax assessments or administrative procedures, with ongoing judicial consideration reflected in recent orders.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Ziyue Zhang Consents to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in IRS Suit

D.D.C. 26-cv-00525

Ziyue Zhang consented to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in a civil suit against the Internal Revenue Service in the District of Columbia. This consent may expedite case handling. The dispute involves tax-related issues with the IRS.

6 events 6 coverage signals 9 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Townsend v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue shows procedural activity in Texas

E.D. Tex. 24-cv-00217

Townsend v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue et al, docket 24-cv-00217 in the Eastern District of Texas, involves tax-related civil litigation. The latest docket entry is a procedural notice categorized as 'Other,' without further detail on substantive developments.

2 events 2 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Blum Submit Status Report in Tax Dispute with IRS in Colorado District Court

D. Colo. 24-cv-03067

Blum et al are engaged in a tax dispute against the United States Internal Revenue Service in the District of Colorado, docket number 24-cv-03067. Recent status reports indicate ongoing administrative or legal challenges related to tax matters. The case involves plaintiffs contesting IRS actions or assessments.

2 events 2 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 92 topic score

Davis Initiates Civil Suit Against Safeway Tax Relief in SDNY with Summons Issued

S.D.N.Y. 26-cv-03250

Taneshae N. Davis initiated a civil lawsuit against Safeway Tax Relief, Inc. in the Southern District of New York. The case has formally begun with the issuance of a summons, requiring the defendant to respond to the complaint. Details about the claims remain undisclosed at this early stage.

3 events 3 coverage signals 5 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Northern District of Illinois Schedules Zoom Hearing in Walner v. IRS

N.D. Ill. 26-cv-02991

The Northern District of Illinois scheduled a Zoom hearing in Walner v. Internal Revenue Service, docket 26-cv-02991. The case involves a dispute with a federal tax authority and remains active in procedural status. The hearing likely addresses preliminary or procedural matters.

7 events 7 coverage signals 7 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Municipal Stormwater Fee Is a Tax

Court unknown

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a municipal stormwater fee imposed by the Borough of West Chester is legally a tax. This decision affects how municipalities may fund stormwater management programs and has broader implications for local government finance.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Jefferson County Businessman Sentenced to 18 Months for Tax Evasion

Court unknown

Danny L. Nickelson Jr., a businessman from Jefferson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion. He withheld Social Security, Medicare, and federal income taxes from employees’ pay but failed to remit those funds to the IRS.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 92 topic score

Scheduling Notice Issued in Lisa Carlson v. Tax and Law Research Case

C.D. Cal. 23-cv-02456

The Central District of California issued a scheduling notice in Lisa Carlson v. Tax and Law Research, Inc., docket 23-cv-02456. The notice sets upcoming court dates and procedural deadlines to organize case progression.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities

Where these cases are filed

None

58 cases

58 active · 0 courts

FL

24 cases

24 active · 1 court

NY

9 cases

9 active · 1 court

CA

6 cases

6 active · 2 courts

DC

4 cases

4 active · 1 court

NJ

4 cases

4 active · 1 court

CO

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

IL

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

TX

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

DE

1 case

1 active · 1 court

MA

1 case

1 active · 1 court

WA

1 case

1 active · 1 court

Recent docket activity

Order
A Motion to Tax Costs was filed.

In SD Florida rules on motion to tax costs in Amy v. Board of Trustees of FIU

Filing
A Notice of Refund was filed.

In Southern District of Florida issues notice on filing fee in Gazonni v. Bealls 1987, Inc.

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Danziger sues United States in Court of Federal Claims, case details limited

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Danziger sues United States in Court of Federal Claims, case details limited

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Cardale Hamilton v. Internal Revenue Service: Opinion Issued

Media Coverage
Brentwood Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud.

In Brentwood Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Charges