This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding Walter and Carol Selph's challenge to tax liabilities and penalties for tax years 1999, 2000, and 2001. The Tax Court found that the Selphs were entitled to challenge their underlying tax liabilities for those years. Additionally, the court found that the Selphs were liable for failure-to-pay penalties for 1999 but not 2000 and 2001 due to Mrs. Selph's health issues those years which constituted reasonable cause for failure to timely file.
This document summarizes a Tax Court memorandum opinion regarding the IRS's determination to maintain a tax lien against the petitioner. The petitioner proposed two offers-in-compromise and a partial payment installment agreement to settle his unpaid tax liabilities from 2000-2002, totaling around $65,000. The Tax Court found that the settlement officer did not abuse their discretion in rejecting the petitioner's collection alternatives because the offers-in-compromise were both less than the petitioner's reasonable collection potential as calculated under IRS guidelines, and the installment agreement lacked specified payment details. The court also found the settlement officer properly included the cash surrender value of the petitioner's life insurance policies as an asset in determining reasonable collection potential.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding the IRS's rejection of a taxpayer's proposed installment agreement to pay back taxes. The taxpayer owed taxes from 2002-2005 and proposed paying $200 per month. The IRS settlement officer determined the taxpayer could pay $819 per month based on her income and expenses. The settlement officer requested additional financial information from the taxpayer but ultimately closed the case without receiving all the information. The Tax Court had to determine if rejecting the proposed installment agreement was an abuse of discretion by the IRS.
This document is a memorandum opinion from the United States Tax Court regarding respondent's motion for summary judgment in a case involving petitioner Stuart J. Hoffenberg. The memorandum discusses the background of assessments made against petitioner for unpaid income taxes for 2000 and 2001. It also analyzes whether respondent may proceed with a levy to collect the unpaid taxes. The tax court concludes that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that respondent is entitled to judgment as a matter of law allowing the levy to proceed.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding a deficiency determination by the IRS for Patricia and Jerry Frazier's 2002 tax return. The Tax Court had to decide: (1) whether the Fraziers were entitled to itemized deductions in excess of $41,213 claimed on Schedule A; (2) whether deductions claimed on Schedule C for Jerry Frazier's lawn business were allowed; and (3) whether a notice from the IRS regarding a $24.98 error estopped them from assessing additional tax. The Fraziers did not provide substantiation for expenses including medical expenses, charitable contributions, employee business expenses, tax preparation fees, uniforms, or Schedule C expenses. The Tax Court found for the IRS, as
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether the court has jurisdiction to redetermine penalties assessed under Section 6707A of the Internal Revenue Code. The Tax Court ruled that it does not have jurisdiction over Section 6707A penalties in a deficiency proceeding. Section 6707A penalties are assessed for failing to disclose involvement in certain tax avoidance transactions known as reportable transactions.
The tax court case involved whether commissions Howard Slater received for transferring his annuity accounts qualified for nonqualified deferred compensation treatment under section 409A. The court found that the commissions did not meet the requirements of section 409A as they were not conditioned on future services and the plans did not meet the election requirements. Therefore, the commissions were required to be included in the Slaters' gross income for the 2005 tax year.
This document is a summary of a United States Tax Court case regarding whether a collection case qualifies for small tax case procedures. The Tax Court held that for a case to qualify under section 7463(f)(2), the total unpaid tax as of the date of the IRS notice of determination cannot exceed $50,000. The amount of the underlying tax liability in dispute is irrelevant. Therefore, because the total unpaid tax in this case exceeded $50,000 as of the date of the IRS notice of determination, the case does not qualify to be conducted under the small tax case procedures.
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The tax court ruled on several issues related to the petitioner's (Christopher Garrin) taxes for 2004 and 2005. The court found that Garrin failed to report $88,389 in income for 2004 based on an analysis of his bank deposits. The court also determined that Garrin was not entitled to deductions claimed on his Schedule C forms or for net operating losses beyond what the IRS had already allowed.
This document summarizes a Tax Court memorandum opinion regarding the IRS's determination to maintain a tax lien against the petitioner. The petitioner proposed two offers-in-compromise and a partial payment installment agreement to settle his unpaid tax liabilities from 2000-2002, totaling around $65,000. The Tax Court found that the settlement officer did not abuse their discretion in rejecting the petitioner's collection alternatives because the offers-in-compromise were both less than the petitioner's reasonable collection potential as calculated under IRS guidelines, and the installment agreement lacked specified payment details. The court also found the settlement officer properly included the cash surrender value of the petitioner's life insurance policies as an asset in determining reasonable collection potential.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding the IRS's rejection of a taxpayer's proposed installment agreement to pay back taxes. The taxpayer owed taxes from 2002-2005 and proposed paying $200 per month. The IRS settlement officer determined the taxpayer could pay $819 per month based on her income and expenses. The settlement officer requested additional financial information from the taxpayer but ultimately closed the case without receiving all the information. The Tax Court had to determine if rejecting the proposed installment agreement was an abuse of discretion by the IRS.
This document is a memorandum opinion from the United States Tax Court regarding respondent's motion for summary judgment in a case involving petitioner Stuart J. Hoffenberg. The memorandum discusses the background of assessments made against petitioner for unpaid income taxes for 2000 and 2001. It also analyzes whether respondent may proceed with a levy to collect the unpaid taxes. The tax court concludes that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that respondent is entitled to judgment as a matter of law allowing the levy to proceed.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding a deficiency determination by the IRS for Patricia and Jerry Frazier's 2002 tax return. The Tax Court had to decide: (1) whether the Fraziers were entitled to itemized deductions in excess of $41,213 claimed on Schedule A; (2) whether deductions claimed on Schedule C for Jerry Frazier's lawn business were allowed; and (3) whether a notice from the IRS regarding a $24.98 error estopped them from assessing additional tax. The Fraziers did not provide substantiation for expenses including medical expenses, charitable contributions, employee business expenses, tax preparation fees, uniforms, or Schedule C expenses. The Tax Court found for the IRS, as
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether the court has jurisdiction to redetermine penalties assessed under Section 6707A of the Internal Revenue Code. The Tax Court ruled that it does not have jurisdiction over Section 6707A penalties in a deficiency proceeding. Section 6707A penalties are assessed for failing to disclose involvement in certain tax avoidance transactions known as reportable transactions.
The tax court case involved whether commissions Howard Slater received for transferring his annuity accounts qualified for nonqualified deferred compensation treatment under section 409A. The court found that the commissions did not meet the requirements of section 409A as they were not conditioned on future services and the plans did not meet the election requirements. Therefore, the commissions were required to be included in the Slaters' gross income for the 2005 tax year.
This document is a summary of a United States Tax Court case regarding whether a collection case qualifies for small tax case procedures. The Tax Court held that for a case to qualify under section 7463(f)(2), the total unpaid tax as of the date of the IRS notice of determination cannot exceed $50,000. The amount of the underlying tax liability in dispute is irrelevant. Therefore, because the total unpaid tax in this case exceeded $50,000 as of the date of the IRS notice of determination, the case does not qualify to be conducted under the small tax case procedures.
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The tax court ruled on several issues related to the petitioner's (Christopher Garrin) taxes for 2004 and 2005. The court found that Garrin failed to report $88,389 in income for 2004 based on an analysis of his bank deposits. The court also determined that Garrin was not entitled to deductions claimed on his Schedule C forms or for net operating losses beyond what the IRS had already allowed.
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This document is a summary opinion from the United States Tax Court regarding whether William Pearce is entitled to relief from joint and several tax liability for tax year 2004. The tax return for 2004 claimed a deduction for state and local income taxes that was not allowed, resulting in an underpayment. Pearce is not eligible for relief under section 6015(b), (c), or (f) because the improper deduction was attributable to his income and he signed declarations stating he reviewed the return.
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The tax court reviewed Bobby and Libby Claborn's tax return for 2003 and determined a deficiency of $3,592. The key issues were whether the Claborns were entitled to deductions for charitable contributions of cash and property, as well as unreimbursed employee expenses. The tax court found that the Claborns were allowed some charitable deductions but not the full amounts claimed, and that they were not entitled to deductions for expenses related to Bobby Claborn's employment that had been reimbursed.
This document is a memorandum from the United States Tax Court regarding a tax case between Joyce A. Perkins and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The Tax Court found that Perkins was liable for a $6,582 income tax deficiency for 2003 but not liable for an accuracy-related penalty. The issues before the court were: 1) whether $26,400 paid to Perkins by her ex-husband in 2003 was alimony income under section 71 of the tax code, and 2) whether Perkins was liable for an accuracy penalty. The court analyzed Tennessee law on alimony and concluded the payments were alimony in futuro, making them taxable income to Perkins. However, the court found Perkins was not liable
The Court of Tax Appeals ruled on the petition of Philex Mining Corporation seeking a refund of P14 million in excess input taxes for the fourth quarter of 2008. The Court reduced the amount of the claim to P2.5 million based on an independent audit. To receive a refund, the law requires taxpayers to prove zero-rated export sales, that input taxes were attributable to exports and not used for other tax liabilities, and the claim was filed within two years. The Court found Philex proved its copper concentrate exports to Japan were zero-rated under law.
Bp settlement final_order_and_judgment_on_economic_class_settlementMichael J. Evans
This order grants final approval of the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement relating to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It confirms certification of the Economic Class for settlement purposes and confirms the appointments of class counsel, claims administrators, and trustees. The order finds that class notice was adequate, dismisses class members' related claims with prejudice, and retains jurisdiction to implement and enforce the settlement.
This document is a Supreme Court decision regarding a petition filed by Ramon Yap to annul COA decisions disallowing various allowances and reimbursements paid to him in his capacity as Vice-President of Manila Gas Corporation. The COA affirmed the disallowances on the basis that the payments did not satisfy the "public purpose requirement" for the use of government funds. The Court denied Yap's petition, ruling that COA has broad authority to examine expenditures and is not limited to the auditor's original findings. Additionally, payments to government employees and officials must be authorized by law and serve a valid public purpose beyond merely compensating the recipient.
This document proposes amendments to certain mortgage rules issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in January 2013. The proposed amendments focus on clarifying or revising provisions related to loss mitigation procedures, amounts counted as loan originator compensation, exemptions available to creditors operating in rural or underserved areas, application of loan originator compensation rules, and the prohibition on creditor-financed credit insurance. The Bureau is also proposing adjustments to effective dates and technical corrections to Regulations B, X, and Z. Comments on the proposals are due by July 22, 2013.
This document summarizes Colorado statutes regarding the dissolution of marriage and parental responsibilities. It focuses on section 14-10-114, which establishes guidelines for determining temporary maintenance (alimony) during divorce proceedings. There is a rebuttable presumption that the higher earning spouse will pay the lower earning spouse a specific amount of temporary maintenance based on a formula, for combined annual incomes up to $75,000. For incomes over $75,000, the court has discretion to determine temporary maintenance amounts based on factors like financial need and future earning potential. The temporary maintenance guidelines do not determine permanent maintenance orders.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied a petition challenging a lower court's ruling that it did not have jurisdiction over a land dispute case. The lower courts found that the case involved an "agrarian dispute" as the land in question was covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and the dispute was over who qualified as farmer-beneficiaries of the land reform program. As agrarian disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Department of Agrarian Reform, the lower courts ruled the case should be decided by that agency rather than the courts. The Supreme Court affirmed this decision, finding the lower courts properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction that disputes over agrarian reform implementation belong first with the specialized agency, not the courts
The court denied the State's motion for reconsideration regarding the court's prior ruling that DHHL requires $28 million or more for its FY 2015-2016 administrative and operating budget. The court found substantial evidence supported its factual finding of the funding amount needed. The court also found that ordering compliance with the constitutional requirement to sufficiently fund DHHL's administrative expenses was an appropriate remedy and did not violate separation of powers, as the Hawaii Supreme Court held this issue was justiciable.
This document is a response brief filed by defendants-appellants in the Michigan Supreme Court appealing a lower court ruling. It argues that (1) the state pension plan established by the legislature is constitutional and does not infringe on the Michigan Civil Service Commission's authority over compensation and employment conditions, and (2) the commission does not have exclusive authority over the pension plan but rather its role has been complementary to the legislature's authority to enact and amend the plan. The brief provides historical context and analyzes the relevant constitutional provisions and case law to support its positions.
This document is an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income. It contains 9 sections that 1) exclude mortgage debt forgiveness from taxable income, 2) extend a tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums, 3) provide alternative tests for qualifying as a cooperative housing corporation, 4) exclude certain benefits for volunteer firefighters from taxable income, 5) clarify student housing eligibility for low-income housing tax credits, 6) allow a higher capital gains exclusion for sales of a principal residence within 2 years of a spouse's death, 7) modify penalties for failure to file partnership and S corporation tax returns, and 8) modify required corporate estimated tax installment dates.
This document summarizes orders from the High Court of Karnataka regarding the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. The Court notes that there has been little implementation of the Act and Rules in Karnataka. It issues a rule nisi and will exercise continuing mandamus to monitor the situation. As an interim measure, the Court reiterates that manual scavenging violates fundamental rights and dignity. It summarizes key aspects of the Act, including the broad definition of "manual scavenger" and provisions requiring the demolition of insanitary latrines and the construction of sanitary community latrines. The Court finds there has been inadequate implementation of the Act aimed at eliminating this in
The debtor must provide the chapter 13 case trustee with a copy of the tax return or transcripts for the most recent tax year as well as tax returns filed during the case.
The document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether petitioners were liable for deficiencies and penalties related to commissions Howard Slater received. The court held:
1) A closing notice issued by the IRS after a notice of deficiency did not close the tax year or preclude further collection action.
2) The commissions Slater received did not qualify for nonqualified deferred compensation treatment under section 409A because the requirements were not met.
3) While petitioners underreported their tax liability, they were not liable for accuracy-related penalties because Slater had reasonable cause to believe the commissions qualified for deferred treatment.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding a petitioner seeking relief from joint tax liability. The petitioner and intervenor filed a joint tax return for 2004 that omitted certain income items, resulting in tax deficiencies. While the petitioner was aware of the omitted items, she sought relief under Internal Revenue Code sections 6015(b), (c), and (f). The court denied relief under subsections (b) and (c) due to petitioner's knowledge of the omitted items. The court also denied relief under subsection (f) because petitioner's knowledge of the omitted items weighed heavily against relief, and she failed to establish that she did not benefit from the omitted income or would suffer economic hardship from paying the tax liability.
1) The appellant Maj. Ravindran had filed an RTI application with the Delhi High Court seeking information related to a petition filed by DCM Financial Services Ltd.
2) He was asked to pay a fee of Rs. 490 for the application which he refused as his initial application was filed before new fees were notified.
3) The Central Information Commission heard the appeal and determined that the information should be provided free of cost as the High Court had agreed to respond free of charge for applications filed before the new notification. However, a copy of the petition could not be provided as the matter was still ongoing in court.
This case involves whether taxpayers can offset realized long-term capital gains with negative taxable income before applying long-term capital loss carryovers. The Tax Court held that the taxpayers could not do this and must apply the capital loss carryover first based on the statutory language governing capital losses. The taxpayers had a $23,000 net long-term capital loss in 2002 that was carried over to 2003 and 2004. The Court determined the capital loss carryover to 2004 was $5,807, resulting in a $698 tax deficiency for 2004.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether the Tax Court has jurisdiction to redetermine penalties assessed under Section 6707A of the tax code. The Tax Court ruled that it does not have jurisdiction over Section 6707A penalties, as they are assessable penalties that are not subject to deficiency procedures and the Tax Court's jurisdiction is limited to deficiency cases. The Tax Court explained the legislative history and purpose of Section 6707A penalties and why their nature means they fall outside the Tax Court's normal deficiency jurisdiction.
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This document is a response opposing an application for an extension of time to file a brief. It summarizes that the appellants, who are appealing an order adding them as judgment debtors, have already received 60 days of extensions for filing their brief, totaling 120 days. The response argues the appeal does not require unusually complex factual or legal analysis. It asserts the appellants' claims that the appeal involves issues of probate, taxation, and irrevocable trusts are not properly within the scope of the appeal. The response requests the court deny any further extensions.
The document summarizes a court case regarding a will that included a clause entitling the executors, who were the deceased's long-time solicitor and accountant, to commission from the estate. The plaintiffs, who were beneficiaries, argued this was a breach of the solicitor's fiduciary duty. The court discussed precedent that such clauses are allowable if the testator gave informed consent. It was not clear from the pleadings that the deceased did not give informed consent. The defendants argued the clause was standard and did not inherently suggest a conflict of interest without further allegations.
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This document is a summary opinion from the United States Tax Court regarding whether William Pearce is entitled to relief from joint and several tax liability for tax year 2004. The tax return for 2004 claimed a deduction for state and local income taxes that was not allowed, resulting in an underpayment. Pearce is not eligible for relief under section 6015(b), (c), or (f) because the improper deduction was attributable to his income and he signed declarations stating he reviewed the return.
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The tax court reviewed Bobby and Libby Claborn's tax return for 2003 and determined a deficiency of $3,592. The key issues were whether the Claborns were entitled to deductions for charitable contributions of cash and property, as well as unreimbursed employee expenses. The tax court found that the Claborns were allowed some charitable deductions but not the full amounts claimed, and that they were not entitled to deductions for expenses related to Bobby Claborn's employment that had been reimbursed.
This document is a memorandum from the United States Tax Court regarding a tax case between Joyce A. Perkins and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The Tax Court found that Perkins was liable for a $6,582 income tax deficiency for 2003 but not liable for an accuracy-related penalty. The issues before the court were: 1) whether $26,400 paid to Perkins by her ex-husband in 2003 was alimony income under section 71 of the tax code, and 2) whether Perkins was liable for an accuracy penalty. The court analyzed Tennessee law on alimony and concluded the payments were alimony in futuro, making them taxable income to Perkins. However, the court found Perkins was not liable
The Court of Tax Appeals ruled on the petition of Philex Mining Corporation seeking a refund of P14 million in excess input taxes for the fourth quarter of 2008. The Court reduced the amount of the claim to P2.5 million based on an independent audit. To receive a refund, the law requires taxpayers to prove zero-rated export sales, that input taxes were attributable to exports and not used for other tax liabilities, and the claim was filed within two years. The Court found Philex proved its copper concentrate exports to Japan were zero-rated under law.
Bp settlement final_order_and_judgment_on_economic_class_settlementMichael J. Evans
This order grants final approval of the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement relating to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It confirms certification of the Economic Class for settlement purposes and confirms the appointments of class counsel, claims administrators, and trustees. The order finds that class notice was adequate, dismisses class members' related claims with prejudice, and retains jurisdiction to implement and enforce the settlement.
This document is a Supreme Court decision regarding a petition filed by Ramon Yap to annul COA decisions disallowing various allowances and reimbursements paid to him in his capacity as Vice-President of Manila Gas Corporation. The COA affirmed the disallowances on the basis that the payments did not satisfy the "public purpose requirement" for the use of government funds. The Court denied Yap's petition, ruling that COA has broad authority to examine expenditures and is not limited to the auditor's original findings. Additionally, payments to government employees and officials must be authorized by law and serve a valid public purpose beyond merely compensating the recipient.
This document proposes amendments to certain mortgage rules issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in January 2013. The proposed amendments focus on clarifying or revising provisions related to loss mitigation procedures, amounts counted as loan originator compensation, exemptions available to creditors operating in rural or underserved areas, application of loan originator compensation rules, and the prohibition on creditor-financed credit insurance. The Bureau is also proposing adjustments to effective dates and technical corrections to Regulations B, X, and Z. Comments on the proposals are due by July 22, 2013.
This document summarizes Colorado statutes regarding the dissolution of marriage and parental responsibilities. It focuses on section 14-10-114, which establishes guidelines for determining temporary maintenance (alimony) during divorce proceedings. There is a rebuttable presumption that the higher earning spouse will pay the lower earning spouse a specific amount of temporary maintenance based on a formula, for combined annual incomes up to $75,000. For incomes over $75,000, the court has discretion to determine temporary maintenance amounts based on factors like financial need and future earning potential. The temporary maintenance guidelines do not determine permanent maintenance orders.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied a petition challenging a lower court's ruling that it did not have jurisdiction over a land dispute case. The lower courts found that the case involved an "agrarian dispute" as the land in question was covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and the dispute was over who qualified as farmer-beneficiaries of the land reform program. As agrarian disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Department of Agrarian Reform, the lower courts ruled the case should be decided by that agency rather than the courts. The Supreme Court affirmed this decision, finding the lower courts properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction that disputes over agrarian reform implementation belong first with the specialized agency, not the courts
The court denied the State's motion for reconsideration regarding the court's prior ruling that DHHL requires $28 million or more for its FY 2015-2016 administrative and operating budget. The court found substantial evidence supported its factual finding of the funding amount needed. The court also found that ordering compliance with the constitutional requirement to sufficiently fund DHHL's administrative expenses was an appropriate remedy and did not violate separation of powers, as the Hawaii Supreme Court held this issue was justiciable.
This document is a response brief filed by defendants-appellants in the Michigan Supreme Court appealing a lower court ruling. It argues that (1) the state pension plan established by the legislature is constitutional and does not infringe on the Michigan Civil Service Commission's authority over compensation and employment conditions, and (2) the commission does not have exclusive authority over the pension plan but rather its role has been complementary to the legislature's authority to enact and amend the plan. The brief provides historical context and analyzes the relevant constitutional provisions and case law to support its positions.
This document is an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income. It contains 9 sections that 1) exclude mortgage debt forgiveness from taxable income, 2) extend a tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums, 3) provide alternative tests for qualifying as a cooperative housing corporation, 4) exclude certain benefits for volunteer firefighters from taxable income, 5) clarify student housing eligibility for low-income housing tax credits, 6) allow a higher capital gains exclusion for sales of a principal residence within 2 years of a spouse's death, 7) modify penalties for failure to file partnership and S corporation tax returns, and 8) modify required corporate estimated tax installment dates.
This document summarizes orders from the High Court of Karnataka regarding the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. The Court notes that there has been little implementation of the Act and Rules in Karnataka. It issues a rule nisi and will exercise continuing mandamus to monitor the situation. As an interim measure, the Court reiterates that manual scavenging violates fundamental rights and dignity. It summarizes key aspects of the Act, including the broad definition of "manual scavenger" and provisions requiring the demolition of insanitary latrines and the construction of sanitary community latrines. The Court finds there has been inadequate implementation of the Act aimed at eliminating this in
The debtor must provide the chapter 13 case trustee with a copy of the tax return or transcripts for the most recent tax year as well as tax returns filed during the case.
The document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether petitioners were liable for deficiencies and penalties related to commissions Howard Slater received. The court held:
1) A closing notice issued by the IRS after a notice of deficiency did not close the tax year or preclude further collection action.
2) The commissions Slater received did not qualify for nonqualified deferred compensation treatment under section 409A because the requirements were not met.
3) While petitioners underreported their tax liability, they were not liable for accuracy-related penalties because Slater had reasonable cause to believe the commissions qualified for deferred treatment.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding a petitioner seeking relief from joint tax liability. The petitioner and intervenor filed a joint tax return for 2004 that omitted certain income items, resulting in tax deficiencies. While the petitioner was aware of the omitted items, she sought relief under Internal Revenue Code sections 6015(b), (c), and (f). The court denied relief under subsections (b) and (c) due to petitioner's knowledge of the omitted items. The court also denied relief under subsection (f) because petitioner's knowledge of the omitted items weighed heavily against relief, and she failed to establish that she did not benefit from the omitted income or would suffer economic hardship from paying the tax liability.
1) The appellant Maj. Ravindran had filed an RTI application with the Delhi High Court seeking information related to a petition filed by DCM Financial Services Ltd.
2) He was asked to pay a fee of Rs. 490 for the application which he refused as his initial application was filed before new fees were notified.
3) The Central Information Commission heard the appeal and determined that the information should be provided free of cost as the High Court had agreed to respond free of charge for applications filed before the new notification. However, a copy of the petition could not be provided as the matter was still ongoing in court.
This case involves whether taxpayers can offset realized long-term capital gains with negative taxable income before applying long-term capital loss carryovers. The Tax Court held that the taxpayers could not do this and must apply the capital loss carryover first based on the statutory language governing capital losses. The taxpayers had a $23,000 net long-term capital loss in 2002 that was carried over to 2003 and 2004. The Court determined the capital loss carryover to 2004 was $5,807, resulting in a $698 tax deficiency for 2004.
This document summarizes a Tax Court case regarding whether the Tax Court has jurisdiction to redetermine penalties assessed under Section 6707A of the tax code. The Tax Court ruled that it does not have jurisdiction over Section 6707A penalties, as they are assessable penalties that are not subject to deficiency procedures and the Tax Court's jurisdiction is limited to deficiency cases. The Tax Court explained the legislative history and purpose of Section 6707A penalties and why their nature means they fall outside the Tax Court's normal deficiency jurisdiction.
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1. T.C. Summary Opinion 2010-20
UNITED STATES TAX COURT
WALTER L. AND CAROL L. SELPH, Petitioners v.
COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
Docket No. 25700-07S. Filed March 1, 2010.
Walter L. and Carol L. Selph, pro sese.
John R. Bampfield, for respondent.
GOEKE, Judge: This case was heard pursuant to the
provisions of section 74631 of the Internal Revenue Code in
effect at the time the petition was filed. Pursuant to section
7463(b), the decision to be entered is not reviewable by any
1
Unless otherwise indicated, all section references
are to the Internal Revenue Code, and all Rule references are to
the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure.
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other court, and this opinion shall not be treated as precedent
for any other case.
Respondent issued to petitioners a notice of Federal tax
lien (NFTL) and a notice of intent to levy (levy notice) to
collect outstanding income tax liabilities and additions to tax
under section 6651(a)(1) and (2) for the tax periods December
1999, December 2000, and December 2001. The issues for decision
are: (1) Whether petitioners are entitled to challenge their
underlying tax liabilities for the years at issue, and if so (2)
whether petitioners are liable for additions to tax under section
6651(a)(1) and (2). For the reasons stated herein, we find that
petitioners are entitled to challenge their underlying tax
liabilities and are liable for the section 6651 additions to tax
for 1999, but not for 2000 and 2001.
Background
The stipulation of facts and the accompanying exhibits are
incorporated by this reference. Petitioners resided in Florida
at the time of filing their petition.
In January 2000 petitioner wife was employed by the New York
Times; petitioner husband was employed by Publix Supermarket.
During 2000 petitioner wife suffered from a variety of health
problems such as sleep deprivation. As a result, petitioner wife
filed for short-term disability benefits. Later in 2000
petitioner wife started seeing a psychiatrist. In November 2000
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petitioner wife lost consciousness and was taken to a local
hospital. In January 2001 petitioner wife suffered a rash that
caused another visit to the hospital. Later, petitioner wife
filed for Social Security disability benefits due to continuous
health issues which required her to visit doctors frequently.
Petitioners did not timely file income tax returns for 1999,
2000, and 2001. However, tax was withheld from their pay.
Respondent did not prepare substitutes for returns for
petitioners pursuant to section 6020(b). On February 20, 2006,
petitioners filed their income tax returns for 1999, 2000, and
2001 showing their tax liabilities. For each of these 3 years,
petitioners’ withholding was less than the amount of tax
reported. Thus, petitioners’ untimely filed returns reported
balances due.
On March 2, 2007, respondent issued petitioners an NFTL for
the balances due and additions to tax. In the NFTL respondent
listed petitioners’ unpaid tax liabilities for tax years 1999
through 2001 as $946.08, $3,074.62, and $1,514.84, respectively.
On March 16, 2007, a notice of intent to levy was issued to
petitioners. In response to both notices, on April 5, 2007,
petitioners requested a collection due process (CDP) hearing.
Sometime in April 2007, petitioners contacted the Taxpayer
Advocate Service (TAS) for assistance in dealing with the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Petitioners informed the TAS that they had reasonable cause
for not paying their balances and had since paid all of their
delinquent taxes including interest. Petitioners’ transcripts do
not show full payment of their delinquent taxes. However,
respondent did not contest petitioners’ claim of having paid the
balances.
On July 2, 2007, the Appeals Office transferred petitioners’
CDP hearing to a settlement officer. On July 3, 2007, the
settlement officer recorded in her administrative case file that
petitioners were seeking financial relief from their taxes. On
September 5, 2007, respondent sent by facsimile to petitioners a
letter informing them of an opportunity to indicate collection
alternatives. Petitioners did not offer any collection
alternatives. On September 6, 2007, respondent faxed petitioners
a letter informing them that their case was being transferred
from the Appeals Office to a settlement officer. In addition,
respondent informed petitioners that the deadline to submit any
additional information was September 21, 2007.
On September 17, 2007, petitioners faxed a request to
respondent asking for an extension of their deadline because of a
tropical depression affecting their region. Two days later and
without a response from respondent, petitioners faxed a document
to the TAS requesting additional time to submit the additional
information. Respondent eventually responded to petitioners
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after the September 21, 2007, deadline but did not address their
previous request for additional time.
On October 5, 2007, respondent mailed to petitioners notices
of determination upholding the collection actions. Petitioners
filed a petition for redetermination on November 7, 2007, and an
amended petition on December 26, 2007. A trial was held on
February 25, 2009, in Tampa, Florida.
Discussion
I. Petitioners’ Underlying Liabilities
Sections 6320 (pertaining to liens) and 6330 (pertaining to
levies) were enacted as part of the Internal Revenue Service
Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-206, sec. 3401,
112 Stat. 746, in order to afford taxpayers new procedural
protections with regard to collection matters. Section 6320(a)
and (b) generally provide that the Secretary cannot proceed with
collection of taxes by way of a lien on a taxpayer’s property
until the taxpayer has been notified in writing and provided
within a 30-day period an opportunity for an administrative
hearing before an impartial officer of the Commissioner’s Appeals
Office. Generally, hearings under section 6320 are conducted in
accordance with the procedural requirements set forth in section
6330(c). Sec. 6320(c). At the hearing, the Appeals officer
shall obtain verification that the requirements of any applicable
laws and administrative procedures have been met. Sec.
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6330(c)(1). A taxpayer may raise at the hearing any relevant
issue with regard to the Commissioner’s collection activities,
such as appropriate spousal defenses, challenges to the
appropriateness of the intended collection action, and offers of
alternative means of collection, including offers-in-compromise.
Sec. 6330(c)(2)(A). In certain circumstances, a taxpayer may
also challenge his underlying tax liability at the hearing if the
taxpayer did not receive a notice of deficiency or did not have
an opportunity to dispute the tax liability. Sec. 6330(c)(2)(B).
Section 6331(a) authorizes the Secretary to levy upon
property and property rights of any taxpayer liable for taxes who
fails to pay those taxes after notice and demand for payment is
made. Section 6331(d) provides that the levy authorized by
section 6331(a) may be made with respect to any unpaid tax only
if the Secretary has given written notice to the taxpayer 30 days
before the levy. Section 6330(a) further requires that the
notice advise the taxpayer of the amount of the unpaid tax and of
the taxpayer’s right to a hearing.
If a hearing is requested, the hearing is to be conducted by
an officer or employee of the Commissioner’s Appeals Office with
no prior involvement with respect to the unpaid tax at issue.
Sec. 6330(b)(1), (3). The Appeals officer shall at the hearing
obtain verification that the requirements of any applicable law
or administrative procedure have been met. Sec. 6330(c)(1). The
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taxpayer may raise at the hearing “any relevant issue relating to
the unpaid tax or the proposed levy”. Sec. 6330(c)(2)(A). The
taxpayer may also raise challenges to the existence or amount of
the underlying tax liability at the hearing if the taxpayer did
not receive a statutory notice of deficiency with respect to the
underlying tax liability or did not otherwise have an opportunity
to dispute that liability. Sec. 6330(c)(2)(B). Amounts reported
as due on the taxpayer’s original return may also be challenged.
Montgomery v. Commissioner, 122 T.C. 1, 9-10 (2004).
At the conclusion of the hearing the Appeals officer must
determine whether and how to proceed with collection and shall
take into account: (1) The verification that the requirements of
any applicable law or administrative procedure have been met; (2)
the relevant issues raised by the taxpayer; (3) challenges to the
underlying tax liability by the taxpayer, where permitted; and
(4) whether any proposed collection action balances the need for
the efficient collection of taxes with the legitimate concern of
the taxpayer that the collection action be no more intrusive than
necessary. Sec. 6330(c)(3).
Pursuant to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-
280, sec. 855, 120 Stat. 1019, this Court has exclusive
jurisdiction to review notices of determination issued pursuant
to sections 6320 and 6330, effective for determinations made
after October 16, 2006. Generally, as described under section
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6330(c)(2), failure of the taxpayer to raise an issue during the
section 6330 hearing will preclude our consideration of that
issue. Giamelli v. Commissioner, 129 T.C. 107, 112-113 (2007);
Magana v. Commissioner, 118 T.C. 488, 493 (2002). However, the
Appeals officer’s mandated verification under section 6330(c)(1)
that the requirements of any applicable law or administrative
procedure have been met is subject to review without regard to a
challenge by the taxpayer at the hearing. Hoyle v. Commissioner,
131 T.C. ___, ___ (2008) (slip op. at 11).
Where the underlying tax liability is properly at issue, the
Court will review the matter de novo. Where the underlying tax
is not properly at issue, however, the Court will review the
Commissioner’s determination for abuse of discretion. See, e.g.,
Goza v. Commissioner, 114 T.C. 176, 181-182 (2000).
Respondent argued at trial that petitioners had an
opportunity to dispute their underlying tax liabilities with the
Appeals officer and failed to do so. Thus, pursuant to the
Court’s decision in Giamelli v. Commissioner, supra, petitioners
cannot raise it here. Petitioners argued that they did dispute
their underlying tax liabilities. At trial, the Court ruled that
petitioners did properly challenge the underlying liabilities
regarding the additions to tax during communications with the
Appeals officer and thus could raise it before the Court.
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Therefore, the additions to tax for 1999 through 2001 are
properly at issue and we review them de novo.
II. Section 6651 Addition to Tax
Respondent determined that petitioners are liable for
additions to tax under section 6651(a)(1) and (2) for 1999, 2000,
and 2001. Petitioners did not challenge the amounts of their tax
liabilities but claimed at trial that they had paid balances due.
Petitioners are challenging only their liability for the section
6651(a)(1) and (2) additions to tax.
Pursuant to section 7491(c), the Commissioner’s initial
burden of production is to introduce evidence that the returns
were filed late. Higbee v. Commissioner, 116 T.C. 438, 446
(2001). The Commissioner, however, is not obligated to introduce
evidence regarding reasonable cause or substantial authority.
Id. at 446-447. Once the Commissioner meets his burden of
production, a taxpayer bears the burden of proving that the late
filing was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and
must provide evidence sufficient to persuade the Court that the
Commissioner’s determination is incorrect. Id.
Section 6651(a)(1) imposes an addition to tax for failure to
timely file a Federal income tax return by its due date, with
extensions. The section 6651(a)(1) addition to tax is equal to 5
percent of the amount of tax required to be shown on the return
if the failure is not for more than 1 month, with an additional 5
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percent for each month or partial month during which the failure
to file continues, not to exceed 25 percent in the aggregate.
The addition to tax does not apply if it can be established that
such failure was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
Id. Willful neglect means a conscious, intentional failure or
reckless indifference. United States v. Boyle, 469 U.S. 241, 245
(1985). Section 301.6651-1(c)(1), Proced. & Admin. Regs.,
provides that if a taxpayer exercises ordinary business care and
prudence in providing for payment of his tax liability and is
nevertheless unable to file on time, then the delay is due to
reasonable cause.
Because petitioners concede that they failed to timely file
Federal income tax returns for the years at issue, respondent has
met his burden of production with respect to the additions to
tax. Petitioners, however, claim they had reasonable cause on
account of numerous health issues. Petitioners presented
evidence indicating that their failure to file was due to severe
medical issues that plagued petitioner wife during 1999, 2000,
and 2001.
Petitioner wife filed for both short- and long-term
disability benefits between 2000 and 2001 as a result of hospital
visits and doctor’s appointments for mental and physical health
issues. Though petitioner wife did file for short-term
disability and visited psychiatrists before petitioners’ 2000 tax
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return filing date, she admitted to the Court that a contributing
factor to not filing their 1999 tax return was a major project at
work. In addition, petitioner husband was still employed and
working throughout 1999 and 2000. It was not until November of
2000 when petitioner wife was taken to the hospital because she
had lost consciousness that she missed work because of her health
problems. Petitioner wife filed for long-term disability
benefits in 2001. Thereafter, petitioner husband decided to cut
back on work so he could take care of their children as
petitioner wife was unable to care for them by herself.
Petitioners had reasonable cause for not filing their income
tax returns for 2000 and 2001 on account of petitioner wife’s
serious health problems. However, petitioners have failed to
explain how these issues prevented them from exercising ordinary,
reasonable care and prudence in filing their 1999 tax return on
April 15, 2000. Petitioners worked during 1999 and up to
November of 2000, 5 months after the 1999 return was due. Even
taking into account petitioner wife’s seeing a psychiatrist in
early 2000, there is insufficient basis to find that the failure
to timely file the 1999 return was reasonable. Accordingly, we
sustain respondent’s imposition of the addition to tax under
section 6651(a)(1) for 1999 but not 2000 and 2001.
Respondent imposed a section 6651(a)(2) addition to tax for
1999, 2000, and 2001. Section 6651(a)(2) imposes an addition to
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tax for failure to pay the amount shown on the return on or
before the date prescribed for payment of the tax. The amount of
the addition is equal to 0.5 percent per month (up to a maximum
of 25 percent) for failure to make timely payment of the tax
shown on a return. The addition to tax applies only when an
amount of tax is shown on a return. See Cabirac v. Commissioner,
120 T.C. 163, 170 (2003). Section 6651(a)(2) provides for an
addition to tax where payment of the amount reported as tax on a
return is not timely “unless it is shown that such failure is due
to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect”. Petitioners
claim that petitioner wife’s medical issues were responsible for
their not paying their balance due. We agree with petitioners.
For the reasons stated above, we sustain respondent’s imposition
of the addition to tax under section 6651(a)(2) for 1999 but not
for 2000 or 2001.
In conclusion, petitioners have demonstrated that there was
reasonable cause for not timely filing their 2000 and 2001 tax
returns. Therefore, we sustain respondent’s imposition of the
addition to tax under section 6651(a)(1) and (2) only for 1999.
At trial, petitioners claimed that they had paid their entire
outstanding balance. Respondent did not address this statement.
Because of the uncertainty of a balance due, we will order
respondent to prepare a Rule 155 computation to determine whether
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petitioners have any outstanding balance and the amounts of the
additions to tax.
To reflect the foregoing,
Decision will be entered
under Rule 155.