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Statutes of Limitation on Assessment and Collection

One of the most common questions I am asked by taxpayers is “How long can the IRS try to collect my liability?” It’s a good question, and one that would seem to have a quick, easy answer. Judging purely by the length of this article, however, the answer is never as simple as it might seem. On Statutes of Limitation on Assessment and Collection With the full understanding that “It depends” is the least satisfying

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Scott St. Amand November 12, 2021
Penalties Under the Code
Amended Returns

Harrington v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-95

  On July 26, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Harrington v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-95). The primary issue presented in Harrington was whether the IRS’s assessment was assessment is barred by the three-year period of limitations in IRC § 6501(a), or whether the statute of limitations remained open due to fraud under IRC § 6501(c)(1). Summary1 “Sarah, I feel like I don’t even know you.” “It’s Vivian. Would

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Scott St. Amand September 25, 2021
Procedural Issues
Jurisdiction of Tax Court

Mathews v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-85

On July 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Mathews v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-85). The primary issue presented in Mathews v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court had jurisdiction to hear a petitioner when the pro se petitioner filed his petition (sent a letter to the Tax Court) well after the 90 day deadline had passed, and whether because the Tax Court had jurisdiction over one year’s petition,

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021
Procedural Issues
Adequate Disclosure

Pragias v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-82

On June 30, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Pragias v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-82). The primary issue presented in Pragias v. Commissioner was whether the six-year statute of limitations under IRC § 6501(e) (substantial omission of items) applied. The Substantial Omission Extension under IRC § 6501(e) in Pragias v. Commissioner IRC § 6501(a) generally requires that the IRS assess tax within three years after the taxpayer files his

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021
Procedural Issues
Bad Debt Deductions

Kelly v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-76

On June 28, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Kelly v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-76). The primary issues presented in Kelly v. Commissioner were whether transfers from a company to the petitioner were loans, and if so, whether the petitioner received taxable distributions or cancellation of indebtedness (COD) income when the loans were cancelled. Background to Kelly v. Commissioner The petitioner was a 50% owner of Lucky Bastard Records.

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021
Penalties Under the Code
Bad Mr. Bell

Bell Capital Management Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-74

Bell Capital Management, Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-74) On June 14, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Bell Capital Management, Inc.v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-74). The primary issues presented in Bell Capital Management, Inc. were whether (1) petitioner is collaterally estopped from denying that it was responsible for paying the employment taxes; (2) whether the IRS properly determined that Ron H. Bell should be legally classified as petitioner’s

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021
Procedural Issues
Books and Records

Lufkin v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-71

On June 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Lufkin v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-71). The primary issue presented in Lufkin v. Commissioner was whether the pro se petitioner was liable for certain Form 941 liabilities. Background to Lufkin v. Commissioner The IRS assessed the Form 941 liabilities, which arose in connection with the petitioner’s law practice, for the periods at issue in December 1998 and June 1999, respectively. After the

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021
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Statutes of Limitation on Assessment and Collection

One of the most common questions I am asked by taxpayers is “How long can the IRS try to collect my liability?” It’s a good question, and one that would seem to have a quick, easy answer. Judging purely by the length of this article, however, the answer is never

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Scott St. Amand November 12, 2021

Harrington v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-95

  On July 26, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Harrington v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-95). The primary issue presented in Harrington was whether the IRS’s assessment was assessment is barred by the three-year period of limitations in IRC § 6501(a), or whether the

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Scott St. Amand September 25, 2021

Mathews v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-85

On July 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Mathews v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-85). The primary issue presented in Mathews v. Commissioner was whether the Tax Court had jurisdiction to hear a petitioner when the pro se petitioner filed his petition (sent a

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021

Pragias v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-82

On June 30, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Pragias v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-82). The primary issue presented in Pragias v. Commissioner was whether the six-year statute of limitations under IRC § 6501(e) (substantial omission of items) applied. The Substantial Omission Extension under

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021

Kelly v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-76

On June 28, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Kelly v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-76). The primary issues presented in Kelly v. Commissioner were whether transfers from a company to the petitioner were loans, and if so, whether the petitioner received taxable distributions or

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Scott St. Amand July 12, 2021

Bell Capital Management Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-74

Bell Capital Management, Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-74) On June 14, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Bell Capital Management, Inc.v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-74). The primary issues presented in Bell Capital Management, Inc. were whether (1) petitioner is collaterally estopped from denying

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021

Lufkin v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-71

On June 8, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Lufkin v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-71). The primary issue presented in Lufkin v. Commissioner was whether the pro se petitioner was liable for certain Form 941 liabilities. Background to Lufkin v. Commissioner The IRS assessed the Form

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Scott St. Amand June 21, 2021