Procedural Issues
Burden of Proof

Spain v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-58

On May 11, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Spain v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-58). The primary issue presented in Spain v. Commissioner was whether the petitioners proved that their petition had been timely mailed such that the Tax Court had jurisdiction to entertain their case. The Timing Issue in Spain v. Commissioner The IRS issued petitioners separate notices of determination dated September 10, 2019, sustaining the underlying collection action.

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Scott St. Amand May 11, 2021
Charitable Organization

Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-53

On May 6, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-53). The primary issue presented in Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner was whether Tikar (organized to present exposition of African art owned by a corporation and to promote African art, generally) was operated exclusively for one or more exempt purposes pursuant to IRC § 501(c)(3). The Blessed Rains Down in Africa in Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner

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Scott St. Amand May 6, 2021
Income Tax Issues
Accuracy Related Penalty

Berry v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-52

On May 5, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Berry v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-52). The primary issues presented in Berry v. Commissioner were whether certain amounts characterized as gross receipts of a company should actually be other income to the petitioners, whether the company is entitled to deduct racecar expenses, and whether or not the petitioners substantiated COGS or a depreciation deduction under IRC § 167(a). Background to Berry

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Scott St. Amand May 5, 2021
Procedural Issues
Allocation of Tax Payment

Peacock v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-63

On May 19, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Peacock v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-63). The issue before the court in Peacock v. Commissioner was whether a remittance that petitioners made to the IRS before the mailing of the notice of deficiency deprives the Tax Court of jurisdiction, which question turns on whether the remittance was in the nature of a payment or a deposit. Background to Peacock v.

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Scott St. Amand April 30, 2021
Procedural Issues
Abatement of Interest

Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner
156 T.C. No. 7

On March 4, 2021, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner (156 T.C. No. 7). The underlying issue presented in Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court has the discretion to allow a petitioner to withdraw a petition when the petitioner did not invoke the Tax Court’s jurisdiction to redetermine a deficiency. Context to Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner I am a bit delinquent in my summaries. Mea

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Scott St. Amand March 4, 2021
Penalties Under the Code
CDP

Llanos v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-21

On February 22, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Llanos v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-21). The primary issue presented in Llanos v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner was liable for penalties under IRC § 6702. The Letter Return in Llanos v. Commissioner On December 1, 2014, the petitioner sent the IRS a letter entitled “Request for Audit Reconsideration for 2010, 2011, and 2012”. The letter states: “I fully intend

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Scott St. Amand February 22, 2021
Procedural Issues
Decision Letter

Ramey v. Commissioner
156 T.C. No. 1

On January 14, 2021, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Ramey v. Commissioner (156 T.C. No. 1). The underlying issue presented in Ramey v. Commissioner was whether notice sent to last known address, shared by multiple businesses, and not left with anyone authorized to receive the petitioner’s mail, started the CDP Appeal clock in IRC § 6330(a)(2) and (3). Legal Background to Ramey v. Commissioner The IRS may not make a levy unless the

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Scott St. Amand January 14, 2021
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Spain v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-58

On May 11, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Spain v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-58). The primary issue presented in Spain v. Commissioner was whether the petitioners proved that their petition had been timely mailed such that the Tax Court had jurisdiction to entertain their

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Scott St. Amand May 11, 2021

Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-53

On May 6, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-53). The primary issue presented in Tikar Inc. v. Commissioner was whether Tikar (organized to present exposition of African art owned by a corporation and to promote African art, generally)

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Scott St. Amand May 6, 2021

Berry v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-52

On May 5, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Berry v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-52). The primary issues presented in Berry v. Commissioner were whether certain amounts characterized as gross receipts of a company should actually be other income to the petitioners, whether the company

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Scott St. Amand May 5, 2021

Peacock v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2020-63

On May 19, 2020, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Peacock v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2020-63). The issue before the court in Peacock v. Commissioner was whether a remittance that petitioners made to the IRS before the mailing of the notice of deficiency deprives the

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Scott St. Amand April 30, 2021

Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner
156 T.C. No. 7

On March 4, 2021, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner (156 T.C. No. 7). The underlying issue presented in Mainstay Business Solutions v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court has the discretion to allow a petitioner to withdraw a petition when the petitioner did not

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Scott St. Amand March 4, 2021

Llanos v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-21

On February 22, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Llanos v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-21). The primary issue presented in Llanos v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner was liable for penalties under IRC § 6702. The Letter Return in Llanos v. Commissioner On December

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Scott St. Amand February 22, 2021

Ramey v. Commissioner
156 T.C. No. 1

On January 14, 2021, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Ramey v. Commissioner (156 T.C. No. 1). The underlying issue presented in Ramey v. Commissioner was whether notice sent to last known address, shared by multiple businesses, and not left with anyone authorized to receive the petitioner’s mail, started

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Scott St. Amand January 14, 2021