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Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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IRS Response to Israel’s Declaration of War: Relief to Impacted Taxpayers, But Extensions Granted to Its Enforcement Arm

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In IRS Notice 2023-71 (the “Notice”), the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) granted a postponement until October 7, 2024 for various time-sensitive filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers affected by the terrorist attacks...more

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Tenth Circuit Affirms Deficiencies, Penalties for Offshore Income

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Harrington v. Commissioner - In Harrington v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, George S. Harrington (Harrington) challenged tax deficiencies and fraud penalties assessed for tax years 2005 through 2010. Originally...more

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Tax Court in Brief | Fairbank v. Comm’r | Reporting Obligations for Foreign Trust Income and Ownership; Statute of Limitations

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Summary:  At its core, this 31-page opinion regards married U.S. citizen taxpayers, Leigh Fairbank (Leigh) and Barbara Fairbank (Barbara), challenge to deficiency notices issued for the tax years in issue (2003 through 2009...more

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Extending the Statute of Limitations for Assessing Federal Tax

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We previously provided an overview of the time limits imposed on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for assessing federal tax. The general rule is that the IRS must assess tax within three years from the later of the due date...more

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Today in Tax: Spin-offs, Tax Elections, and Subpart F

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Regulations frequently change as Congress adopts new policies and the IRS issues new or revised regulations implementing those policy changes. Tax elections based on existing law cannot be revoked if later regulatory changes...more

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What are the Time Limits for Assessing Additional Federal Tax and Filing a Refund Claim?

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must follow the “statute of limitations” as stated in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6501 to “assess” additional federal tax. Likewise, taxpayers must seek a tax overpayment or refund...more

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Statute of Limitations in Tax Cases – The Basics

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What is the Statute of Limitations? - The Internal Revenue Code limits the time in which the government may assess tax. There are two civil statutes of limitations.  The first is the period during which the IRS can assess...more

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Missed Window—Taxpayer Loses Chance to Sue IRS on Claim for Refund

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In The Merry Wives of Windsor, William Shakespeare penned the famous line: “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” And such sentiments of time are certainly true in the tax world. One minute late may have...more

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When Is a Tax Return "Filed"?

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In Notice 2004-45, 2004-2 C.B. 33, the IRS put taxpayers who were asserting to be bona fide residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and who were not following the requirements of meeting the applicable bona fide residency...more

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Another Court Adopts Majority View in Approving Bankruptcy Trustee's Use of Tax Code Look-Back Period in Avoidance Actions

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The ability of a bankruptcy trustee or chapter 11 debtor-in-possession ("DIP") to avoid fraudulent transfers is an important tool promoting the bankruptcy policies of equality of distribution among creditors and maximizing...more

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IRS Publishes Proposed BBA Regulations on Special Enforcement Matters

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Over 5 years ago, then President Obama ushered in sweeping changes to the method and manner in which partnerships are audited and partnership tax is assessed and collected through his signing of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan...more

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Bankruptcy Court Within Fourth Circuit Permits Fraudulent Conveyance Claims to Move Forward Under IRS 10-Year Reach Back Period

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A recent opinion by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina kept alive a bankruptcy trustee’s fraudulent conveyance claims based on, in part, the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) 10-year...more

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Everything That You Need To Know About International Tax Penalties

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International information return penalties are civil penalties assessed by the IRS against a United States person for failing to timely file complete and accurate international information returns required by specific...more

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IRS Concludes No Statute of Limitations Shields Employers from ACA Liability – Impacts on Family Businesses

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On February 21, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a memo to address whether the Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) imposed by Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 4980H is subject to any statute of...more

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IRS Says Employer Shared Responsibility Payment Not Subject to Statute of Limitations

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The IRS Office of Chief Counsel recently issued a memorandum (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-lafa/20200801f.pdf) that responded with a resounding “No” to the question of whether an employer shared responsibility payment (ESRP)...more

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Employer Shared Responsibility Payments May Have No Statute of Limitations

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In Chief Counsel Memorandum 20200801F, released on February 21, 2020, the IRS established its position that no statute of limitations applies to employer shared responsibility payments that may be assessed under Section 4980H...more

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Tell Your Agent to File Your Tax Returns!

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In October 2005, Carlton Stauffer executed a durable power of attorney (“DPA”) naming his son, Hoff Stauffer, as his agent. Stauffer v. Comm’r, No. 18-2105 (1st Cir. Sept. 16, 2019). The DPA granted broad authority to Hoff...more

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"Congress Overhauls Partnership Audit and Litigation Procedures"

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On November 2, 2015, President Barack Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the Act). The Act overhauls the partnership audit and litigation rules in the Internal Revenue Code, repealing both the provisions...more

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Employee Benefits Alert - August 2015

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Retirement Plans - IRS Issues Guidance on Benefit Suspension Voting under MPRA - As we have written in prior alerts, the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) permits trustees of financially troubled...more

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Highway Funding Bill Includes Significant Changes to Tax Rules

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Unexpected changes in FBAR, corporate and partnership returns, and statute of limitations and mortgage reporting tax rules are embedded in funding bill H.R. 3236. When US President Barack Obama extended funding for...more

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Court Weighs in on Deadline for Filing FTC Refund Claims

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On September 19, 2014, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued its opinion in Albemarle Corp. v. United States, No. 12-184T, holding that it lacked jurisdiction over the taxpayer’s claim for refunds based on foreign tax...more

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