Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

Webb v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-105

On August 31, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Webb v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-105). The primary issue presented in Webb v. Commissioner was whether Appeals abused its discretion when it declined to place the petitioner in currently not collectible (CNC) status. Background to Webb v. Commissioner On March 4, 2019, the IRS issued to the petitioner a Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a

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Scott St. Amand October 4, 2021
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

Estate of Morgan v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-104

On August 23, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Estate of Morgan v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-104). The primary issues presented in Estate of Morgan were whether the petitioners (1) are entitled to deductions claimed on Schedule C for expenses incurred by Falcon, LLC (Falcon), and Falcon Legacy, LLC (Legacy); (2) are entitled to a net operating loss deduction attributable to an alleged NOL carryover from tax years 2010

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Scott St. Amand October 3, 2021
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

Wood v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-103

On August 18, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Wood v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-103). The primary issues presented in Wood v. Commissioner were whether the petitioner is entitled to exclude from gross income, as “foreign earned income” under IRC § 911(a)(1), the wages she earned while employed as a contractor on a U.S. military base in Afghanistan; and (2) whether the petitioner is liable for a late-filing penalty

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Scott St. Amand October 2, 2021
Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

Kidz University Inc. v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-101

On August 12, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Kidz University Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-101). The primary issues presented in Kidz University Inc. v. Commissioner were whether the settlement officer: (1) properly verified that the requirements of applicable law or administrative procedure were met; (2) considered any relevant issues Kidz University raised; and (3) considered whether any proposed collection action balances the need for the efficient collection of

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Scott St. Amand October 1, 2021
Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

Wathen v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-100

On August 11, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Wathen v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-100). The primary issues presented in Wathen v. Commissioner were whether the petitioner failed to report income, whether the petitioner is entitled to deductions on Schedule C, whether the petitioner is liable for the failure to file penalty for 2010 and 2011, and whether the petitioner is liable for the substantial understatement accuracy-related penalty. Background to

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Scott St. Amand September 30, 2021
Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

Mohsen v. Commissioner
T.C. Memo. 2021-99

On August 11, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Mohsen v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-99). The primary issues presented in Mohsen v. Commissioner were whether the Tax Court possessed jurisdiction to decide the taxpayer’s claim for refund and whether the taxpayer’s unpaid income tax liability could be offset by a claimed (time-barred) credit. Filing Background to Mohsen v. Commissioner On April 15, 2002, the petitioner mailed the IRS a

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Scott St. Amand September 29, 2021
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

Silver v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-98)

On August 9, 2021, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Silver v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2021-98). The primary issue presented in Silver v. Commissioner was whether the petitioner’s arguments were frivolous, and if so whether the imposition of a penalty for bringing a frivolous or groundless position was warranted. Background to Silver v. Commissioner The petitioner, Mr. Silver, received $28,155 in wages and $5,000 as other income in tax year

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Scott St. Amand September 28, 2021
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