What Happens When a Tax Court Petition Is a Few Minutes Late?
Tax Court

What Happens When a Tax Court Petition Is a Few Minutes Late?

The United States Tax Court is a court of limited jurisdiction; it cannot consider every tax dispute in the United States. Historically, for the Tax Court to have jurisdiction over a specific matter, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) must allow the Tax Court to review the Inte... Thomas Gorczynski, EA, USTCP

When Is a Return Considered Filed?
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When Is a Return Considered Filed?

In Seaview Trading, LLC v. Commissioner,i a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court heard an appeal from the Tax Court, which tasked the court with deciding when a return ... Josh Youngblood, EA

If the IRS Timely Responded, Your Offer Is Not Deemed Accepted
Tax Court

If the IRS Timely Responded, Your Offer Is Not Deemed Accepted

Brown v. Commissioner, 158 T.C. No. 9 (2022) Brown has shined light onto a provision in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that asserts that an offer is deemed accepted 24 months after submission if not explicitly rejected.Ruben D. Valdes, EA, USTCP