International Issues
International Issues

Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 4

On March 16, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 4). The primary issue presented in Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner was whether the taxpayer was required to characterize stock in controlled foreign corporation using gross income method. Held: Yes, indeed it was. Aptargroup Inc. v. Commissioner in a Nutshell Aptargroup Inc. owns stock in a controlled foreign corporation (CFC). The CFC apportioned interest expenses under the

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Scott St. Amand June 10, 2022
Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

Lewis v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 3

On March 3, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in Lewis v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 3). The primary issues presented in Lewis v. Commissioner were (i) whether the letter that the taxpayer sent to the IRS constituted a “qualified offer” (sorry, Gina, but no) and (ii) whether the IRS’s position in the litigation was “substantially justified” (don’t quit your job at the diner, because the position was justified…substantially). Lewis v. Commissioner in

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Scott St. Amand June 9, 2022
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

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:

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Scott St. Amand June 8, 2022
Estate Tax Issues
Estate Tax Issues

Estate of Levine v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 2

On February 28, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in Estate of Levine v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 2). The primary issues presented in Estate of Levine v. Commissioner were whether the taxpayer made a voluntary inter vivos transfer (yep); whether the taxpayer retained the right—either alone or in conjunction with her attorney-in-fact—to designate who could possess or enjoy property transferred to irrevocable life insurance trust or the income from it (thereby precluding

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Scott St. Amand June 8, 2022
Business Related Issues
Business Related Issues

TBL Licensing LLC v. Commissioner
158 T.C. No. 1

On January 31, 2022, the Tax Court issued the full opinion in TBL Licensing LLC v. Commissioner (158 T.C. No. 1). The primary issues presented in TBL Licensing LLC v. Commissioner were (a) whether the petitioner was required to recognize gain in the intangible property as a result of a reorganization, and (b) whether the reorganization was a disposition within the meaning of IRC § 367(d)(2)(A)(ii)(II). Background to TBL Licensing LLC v. Commissioner The deficiency

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Scott St. Amand June 7, 2022
Procedural Issues
Memorandum Opinions

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
Income Tax Issues
Income Tax Issues

Walters v. Commissioner
(T.C. Memo. 2022-17)

On March 7, 2022, the Tax Court issued a Memorandum Opinion in the case of Walters v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2022-17). The primary issue presented in Walters v. Commissioner was whether the petitioners’ mutually owned partnership was engaged in for-profit activities in constructing “green” homes. Background to Walters v. Commissioner Petitioner Jessica Walters (petitioner daughter) resided in North Carolina when she timely filed her petition, and petitioners David Walters (petitioner husband) and Jean Walters (petitioner

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Scott St. Amand May 26, 2022
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