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IRS Authority to Assess Certain Foreign Information Return Penalties Restored by D.C. Circuit

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) on May 3, 2024, reversed the U.S. Tax Court (USTC) in Alon Farhy v. Commissioner, No. 23-1179 (D.C. Cir. May 3, 2024) by holding that...more

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Tax Court Tells IRS It Cannot Assess or Collect Certain Tax Penalties

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On April 3, 2023, the US Tax Court issued its opinion in Farhy v. Commissioner, holding that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) lacked the statutory authority to both assess tax penalties under Internal Revenue Code (Code)...more

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5 Things to Know About the IRS Proposed Regulations for Supervisory Approval of Penalties

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On April 11, 2023, the IRS issued proposed regulations concerning IRC § 6751(b). The statute requires that specific civil penalties must be personally approved (in writing) by the immediate supervisor of the individual making...more

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Tax Court Rules IRS Cannot Assess Certain International Reporting Penalties

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In a monumental opinion, the Tax Court recently held that the IRS lacks authority to assess penalties imposed by IRC § 6038(b)(1) or (2). In Fahry v. Commissioner, the taxpayer failed to file Forms 5471 reporting his interest...more

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US Tax Court Voids Penalties Affecting Syndicated Conservation Easements; Treasury Reacts With Proposed Regulations

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The Tax Court’s decision setting aside IRS Notice 2017-10 for ignoring the APA’s notice and comment requirements has serious implications for other notices identifying listed transactions. Key Points: ..Notice 2017-10...more

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