Procedural Issues
Abuse of Discretion

Norberg v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-30

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Norberg v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-30). The primary issue presented in Norberg v. Commissioner was whether the settlement officer abused its discretion in upholding a notice of intent to levy and denying the petitioners’ request to be placed in currently not collectible status (despite having the ability to make payments). Held:  Background to Norberg v. Commissioner In February 2019, the

Read More »
Scott St. Amand January 24, 2023
Income Tax Issues
Additional Tax

Salter v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-29

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Salter v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-29). The primary issues presented in Salter v. Commissioner were (i) whether the Code section providing exception from imposition of additional tax resulting from early distribution from retirement plan applied; and (ii) whether the taxpayer was entitled to itemized deductions when he failed to file a return, and the IRS filed a substitute for return

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 23, 2022
Income Tax Issues
Accuracy Related Penalty

Villanueva v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-27

On March 31, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Villanueva v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-27). The primary issue presented in Villanueva v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner was entitled to a net operating loss deduction. Held: Sorry, Edgardo, not today. Background to Villanueva v. Commissioner The IRS determined deficiencies against the petitioner for 2013 and 2014 of $61,832 and $90,408, respectively, and an IRC § 6662(a) accuracy-related penalty and

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 21, 2022
Income Tax Issues
Accuracy Related Penalty

Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-19

On March 9, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-19). The primary issues presented in Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner were whether the taxpayer was entitled to certain substantiated certain expenses it claimed were “ordinary and necessary business expenses” and whether Swanette Ward received constructive dividends from Sherwin. Also at issue is how obstinate the IRS can actually be. (Hint:

Read More »
Scott St. Amand June 8, 2022
Penalties Under the Code
Failure to File Penalty

Morris v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-120

On October 25, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Morris v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-120). The primary issue presented in Morris v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner’s or liable for penalties for failure to timely file (IRC § 6651(a)(1)), failure to timely pay (IRC § 6651(a)(2)), and failure to pay estimated tax (IRC § 6654). Held: Yes. Yes, they were. Background to Morris v. Commissioner Mr. Morris was a

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 8, 2021
Procedural Issues
Cocktail Napkin Returns

What is a Tax Return and When is it Good Enough?

As Supreme Court Justice William Brandies noted so eloquently in a 1930 opinion, “[t]he word ‘return’ is not a technical word of art.”[1] Translated from circumlocution and niceties to frank and righteous indignation, this means that Congress (via the IRS), which exerts so much time, energy, resources, and three to four shared administrative brain cells to the task of assigning and perfecting the definitions of definitions, beating a dead horse until even the glue factory

Read More »
Scott St. Amand April 29, 2021
Procedural Issues
Abatements

Administrative Waivers of Penalties

The IRS may formally interpret or clarify a provision to provide administrative relief from a penalty that would otherwise be assessed. An administrative waiver may be addressed in either a policy statement, news release, or other formal communication stating that the policy of the IRS is to provide relief from a penalty under specific conditions. An administrative waiver may be necessary when there is a delay by the IRS in printing or mailing forms, publishing

Read More »
Scott St. Amand April 29, 2021
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pocket
Email
Print

Most popular tagged posts:

Norberg v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-30

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Norberg v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-30). The primary issue presented in Norberg v. Commissioner was whether the settlement officer abused its discretion in upholding a notice of intent to levy and denying the petitioners’ request

Read More »
Scott St. Amand January 24, 2023

Salter v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-29

On April 5, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Salter v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-29). The primary issues presented in Salter v. Commissioner were (i) whether the Code section providing exception from imposition of additional tax resulting from early distribution from retirement plan applied;

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 23, 2022

Villanueva v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-27

On March 31, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Villanueva v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-27). The primary issue presented in Villanueva v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner was entitled to a net operating loss deduction. Held: Sorry, Edgardo, not today. Background to Villanueva v.

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 21, 2022

Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2022-19

On March 9, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-19). The primary issues presented in Sherwin Community Painters Inc. v. Commissioner were whether the taxpayer was entitled to certain substantiated certain expenses it claimed were “ordinary

Read More »
Scott St. Amand June 8, 2022

Morris v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-120

On October 25, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Morris v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-120). The primary issue presented in Morris v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner’s or liable for penalties for failure to timely file (IRC § 6651(a)(1)), failure to timely pay (IRC

Read More »
Scott St. Amand November 8, 2021

What is a Tax Return and When is it Good Enough?

As Supreme Court Justice William Brandies noted so eloquently in a 1930 opinion, “[t]he word ‘return’ is not a technical word of art.”[1] Translated from circumlocution and niceties to frank and righteous indignation, this means that Congress (via the IRS), which exerts so much time, energy, resources, and three to

Read More »
Scott St. Amand April 29, 2021

Administrative Waivers of Penalties

The IRS may formally interpret or clarify a provision to provide administrative relief from a penalty that would otherwise be assessed. An administrative waiver may be addressed in either a policy statement, news release, or other formal communication stating that the policy of the IRS is to provide relief from

Read More »
Scott St. Amand April 29, 2021