United States Tax Court Decision for the Week – You be the Judge

The United States Tax Court Dismisses Untimely Petition Challenging Collection

The Tax Court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction a couple’s petition challenging a collection determination, finding that it wasn’t filed within the 30-day period provided in section 6330, and the couple failed to show that it was mailed within the 30-day period to be considered timely filed under section 7502.

A recent Tax Court decision was reported that may be of interest to individuals potentially dealing with tax litigation. J. Frank Best, Certified Public Accountant and United States Tax Court Practitioner, works to stay current on all IRS decisions concerning tax litigation to ensure we are fully informed and prepared for our clients.

BRUCE EDWARD HADDIX AND RAE ANN HADDIX,
Petitioners
v.
COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Respondent

T.C. Memo. 2015-220