Abuse of Discretion

Hamilton v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-21

On March 15, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Hamilton v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-21). The primary issues presented in Hamilton v. Commissioner were (1) whether the Tax Court would consider taxpayers’ testimony and documentary evidence; (2) whether the notices of determination contained plain errors; (3) whether the omission of documents from administrative record called into question completeness of record (and, if so, whether settlement officer’s determination to sustain

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Scott St. Amand June 17, 2022
Abuse of Discretion

Bunton v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-20

On March 10, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Bunton v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-20). The primary issues presented in Bunton v. Commissioner were (1) whether Brian and Karen were entitled to challenge the existence and amounts of their underlying tax liabilities for the tax years at issue during their collection due process (CDP) proceeding, (2) whether Appeals properly verified the requirements of applicable law and procedure were met,

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Scott St. Amand June 16, 2022
CDP Hearing

DelPonte v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 7

On May 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in DelPonte v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 7). The primary issue presented in DelPonte v. Commissioner was whether the IRS’s Cincinnati Centralized Innocent Spouse Operation (CCISO) or the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel has the final authority to determine whether taxpayer was entitled to innocent spouse relief when such relief is first raised as an affirmative defense in a Tax Court petition. Held: Chief

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Scott St. Amand June 15, 2022
CDP Hearing

Cosio v. Commissioner
(T.C. Memo. 2022-18)

On March 9, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Cosio v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-18). The primary issues presented in Cosio v. Commissioner were whether the taxpayer was entitled to raise his underlying liability in a CDP hearing and whether the settlement officer abused its discretion in denying the petitioner collection alternatives and sustaining collection through levy. Background to Cosio v. Commissioner Mr. Cosio—we’ll call him Carl because, as

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Scott St. Amand May 27, 2022
Abuse of Discretion

Shaddix v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-11

On February 28, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Shaddix v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-11). The primary issue presented in Shaddix was whether the IRS abused its discretion in upholding the filing of a notice of federal tax lien by denying the petitioner the ability to challenge his underlying liability. Held: In a rare abuse of discretion victory for a taxpayer, the Tax Court in Shaddix v. Commissioner actually

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2022
Collection Due Process

Flynn v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-5

On February 3, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Flynn v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-5). The primary issue presented in Flynn was whether the settlement officer abused her discretion in rejecting an offer-in-compromise based on reporting housing expenses which deviated from the IRS’s standard housing amount allowance. Background to Flynn v. Commissioner As of February 2018, Mr. Flynn’s outstanding 2012–14 tax liabilities totaled $15,557. To collect this amount, the

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Scott St. Amand May 10, 2022
Collection Due Process

Estate of Washington v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-4

On February 2, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Estate of Washington v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-4). The primary issue presented in Estate of Washington was whether offers-in-compromise presented by the estate qualified for effective tax administration consideration. No George and Martha Mr. Washington (Tony) wed Mrs. Washington (Lenda) in 1981. They had one child. They divorced in 2006. Mr. Washington had unpaid income tax liabilities for 2008, 2009,

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Scott St. Amand May 9, 2022
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Hamilton v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-21

On March 15, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Hamilton v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-21). The primary issues presented in Hamilton v. Commissioner were (1) whether the Tax Court would consider taxpayers’ testimony and documentary evidence; (2) whether the notices of determination contained plain

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Scott St. Amand June 17, 2022

Bunton v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-20

On March 10, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Bunton v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-20). The primary issues presented in Bunton v. Commissioner were (1) whether Brian and Karen were entitled to challenge the existence and amounts of their underlying tax liabilities for the

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Scott St. Amand June 16, 2022

DelPonte v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 7

On May 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in DelPonte v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 7). The primary issue presented in DelPonte v. Commissioner was whether the IRS’s Cincinnati Centralized Innocent Spouse Operation (CCISO) or the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel has the final authority to determine

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Scott St. Amand June 15, 2022

Cosio v. Commissioner
(T.C. Memo. 2022-18)

On March 9, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Cosio v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-18). The primary issues presented in Cosio v. Commissioner were whether the taxpayer was entitled to raise his underlying liability in a CDP hearing and whether the settlement officer abused

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Scott St. Amand May 27, 2022

Shaddix v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-11

On February 28, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Shaddix v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-11). The primary issue presented in Shaddix was whether the IRS abused its discretion in upholding the filing of a notice of federal tax lien by denying the petitioner the

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Scott St. Amand May 18, 2022

Flynn v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-5

On February 3, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Flynn v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-5). The primary issue presented in Flynn was whether the settlement officer abused her discretion in rejecting an offer-in-compromise based on reporting housing expenses which deviated from the IRS’s standard

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Scott St. Amand May 10, 2022

Estate of Washington v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-4

On February 2, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Estate of Washington v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-4). The primary issue presented in Estate of Washington was whether offers-in-compromise presented by the estate qualified for effective tax administration consideration. No George and Martha Mr. Washington

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Scott St. Amand May 9, 2022