Penalties Under the Code
CDP

Friendship Creative Printers Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-19

On February 22, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Friendship Creative Printers Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-19). The primary issue presented in Friendship Creative was whether the IRS abused its discretion in sustaining a proposed levy action in collection of over $200,000, arising out of the petitioner’s employment tax liabilities and associated penalties. Background to Friendship Creative Printers Inc. v. Commissioner In 2013, the petitioner did not timely

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Scott St. Amand February 22, 2021
Procedural Issues
Abuse of Discretion

Boettcher v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-4

On January 12, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Boettcher v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-3). The issue presented in Boettcher v. Commissioner was whether the settlement officer failed to properly consider the installment agreement requested by the petitioners. Background to Boettcher v. Commissioner Petitioner-husband was a news-correspondent-turned-college-professor and petitioner-wife was an attorney (likely not a tax attorney, as you’ll see).  The petitioners delinquently filed their tax returns, but, apparently,

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Scott St. Amand January 12, 2021
Procedural Issues
CDP

Barnhill v. Commissioner (155 T.C. No. 1)

On July 21, 2020, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Barnhill v. Commissioner (155 T.C. No. 1). The issue presented in Barnhill v. Commissioner is whether a taxpayer, who receives a Letter 1153 (Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) Letter), and who timely appeals the TFRP, but who does not receive a meaningful opportunity to challenge his liability for the TFRP (because the taxpayer, for instance and as here, did not receive subsequent correspondence scheduling

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Scott St. Amand July 21, 2020
Procedural Issues
CDP

Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner
154 T.C. No. 11

On May 26, 2020, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner (154 T.C. No. 11). The main issue in Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court could consider a challenge to the petitioner’s underlying tax liabilities which were computed by “computational adjustment.” A secondary issue was whether the Tax Court possessed the jurisdiction to hear a challenge for a year not subject to

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Scott St. Amand May 26, 2020
Procedural Issues
CDP Appeal

Nesbitt v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-61

On May 18, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Nesbitt v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-61). The basic issue before the court in Nesbitt v. Commissioner was whether the IRS abused its discretion in sustaining a proposed levy and rejecting a proposed collection alternative on the grounds that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient information, which information was requested multiple times by the IRS. Procedural Background to Nesbitt v. Commissioner

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2020
Procedural Issues
CDP Appeal

Richlin v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-60

On May 18, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Richlin v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-60). The issues before the court in Richlin v. Commissioner were (1) whether Form 12257 (Summary Notice of Determination, Waiver of Right to Judicial Review of a Collection Due Process Determination, and Waiver of Suspension of Levy Action) is a binding contract between the petitioner and the IRS; (2) whether IRM 8.22.9.13 prohibits rescission of

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2020
Penalties Under the Code
CDP

Lambert v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-53

On May 6, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Lambert v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-53). The basic issue before the court in Lambert v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court had jurisdiction to hear the petitioner’s arguments regarding his underlying liability for tax and the trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP). Factual Background to Lambert v. Commissioner Petitioner was the vice president of a concrete business (CJB) that was incorporated

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Scott St. Amand May 6, 2020
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Friendship Creative Printers Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-19

On February 22, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Friendship Creative Printers Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-19). The primary issue presented in Friendship Creative was whether the IRS abused its discretion in sustaining a proposed levy action in collection of over $200,000, arising

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Scott St. Amand February 22, 2021

Boettcher v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-4

On January 12, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Boettcher v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-3). The issue presented in Boettcher v. Commissioner was whether the settlement officer failed to properly consider the installment agreement requested by the petitioners. Background to Boettcher v. Commissioner Petitioner-husband

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Scott St. Amand January 12, 2021

Barnhill v. Commissioner (155 T.C. No. 1)

On July 21, 2020, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Barnhill v. Commissioner (155 T.C. No. 1). The issue presented in Barnhill v. Commissioner is whether a taxpayer, who receives a Letter 1153 (Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) Letter), and who timely appeals the TFRP, but who does not

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Scott St. Amand July 21, 2020

Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner
154 T.C. No. 11

On May 26, 2020, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner (154 T.C. No. 11). The main issue in Amanda Iris Gluck Irrevocable Trust v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court could consider a challenge to the petitioner’s underlying tax liabilities which were

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Scott St. Amand May 26, 2020

Nesbitt v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-61

On May 18, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Nesbitt v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-61). The basic issue before the court in Nesbitt v. Commissioner was whether the IRS abused its discretion in sustaining a proposed levy and rejecting a proposed collection alternative on

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2020

Richlin v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-60

On May 18, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Richlin v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-60). The issues before the court in Richlin v. Commissioner were (1) whether Form 12257 (Summary Notice of Determination, Waiver of Right to Judicial Review of a Collection Due Process

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2020

Lambert v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-53

On May 6, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Lambert v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-53). The basic issue before the court in Lambert v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court had jurisdiction to hear the petitioner’s arguments regarding his underlying liability for tax and

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Scott St. Amand May 6, 2020