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IRS advised that TEFRA adjustments may be disclosed to an indirect partner

Number
201025052
Outcome
Advice
Document type
Chief Counsel Advice
IRS subject
Disclosure for Statistical Use; Department of the Treasury
Topics
Procedure, penalties, and administration
Code sections
§ 6103
Ruling dated
May 20, 2010
Publicly released
June 25, 2010
Source
View Official PDF

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Plain-English summary

The IRS advised that TEFRA adjustments may be disclosed to an indirect partner under IRC § 6103(h)(4)(A). It also cited Abelein v. U.S. from the Ninth Circuit as supporting authority. The short memo does not identify the taxpayer or describe the underlying adjustments.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: May TEFRA adjustments be disclosed to an indirect partner?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6103(h)(4)(A); Abelein v. U.S. (9th Circuit).

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2010052008290937 Number: 201025052
Release Date: 6/25/2010
Office: --------
UILC: 6103.10-03

From: --------------------
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 8:29:15 AM
To: --------------
Cc: ---------------------------------
Subject: RE: Brief Status update

You may disclose the TEFRA adjustments to an indirect partner under section 6103(h)(4)(A) and Abelein
v. U.S. (9th Circuit).

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