Yes, the US Tax Court hears certain tax-related civil cases initiated either by the IRS or by the taxpayer. Civil cases in which the taxpayer is suing for a refund of overpaid taxes are heard in US District Court.
The Supreme Court of the United States has nine judges, called justices.
The United States has a dual court system, which refers to the separate Federal and State court systems.Federal courts hear criminal and civil cases that involve the US Constitution, Federal Laws, US Treaties, policies and special subject matter (such as Bankruptcy, or Federal Tax). State courts hear civil and criminal cases related to state laws and state constitutional issues.
Generally, the United States District Court and the United States Court of Federal Claims hear tax cases after the taxpayer has paid the tax and filed a claim for refund or credit.
Federal tax cases
Federal Court
Yes. The US Tax Court hears cases initiated by the IRS as well as challenges brought by taxpayers. If the taxpayer is bringing suit for a refund of taxes already paid, the case is heard in US District Court.
Criminal - Civil - Tax - Treason - WHAT??? Be more specific. Federal Court hears ANY and ALL cases having to do with violations of federal law.
The dual court system refers to the separate Federal and State court systems in the United States. Federal courts hear criminal and civil cases that involve constitutional and federal law, policies and special subject matter (such as Bankruptcy, or Federal Tax). State courts hear civil and criminal cases related to state laws and state constitutional issues.
The question needs to be more specific. Testimony on income can be elicited in MANY courtroom settings for many varying reasons. (e.g.: tax court (self-explanatory) - civil court (wages and contract disputes) - family court (for alimony and child support purposes) - etc - etc.
US Special Courts or courts of special jurisdiction hear a variety of cases, each related to a particular subject matter. For example, US Bankruptcy Courts hear bankruptcy cases; US Tax Court hears federal tax cases; the US Court of Federal Claims hears cases involving monetary damages against the US government; the US Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims hears appeals of decisions made by the Board of Veteran's Appeals, and so on. Military courts are also considered special courts.
The United States judiciary has a "dual court system." This term refers to the separate Federal and State tracks under the umbrella of the Judicial branch of the United States government. The two systems have different types of jurisdiction. Federal courts hear criminal and civil cases that involve the US Constitution and federal law, policies and special subject matter (such as Bankruptcy, or Federal Tax). State courts reserve the power to hear civil and criminal cases related to state laws and state constitutional issues.
The United States judiciary has a "dual court system." This term refers to the separate Federal and State tracks under the umbrella of the Judicial branch of the United States government. The two systems have different types of jurisdiction. Federal courts hear criminal and civil cases that involve the US Constitution and federal law, policies and special subject matter (such as Bankruptcy, or Federal Tax). State courts reserve the power to hear civil and criminal cases related to state laws and state constitutional issues.