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IRS explained when it may issue an FPAA to an indirect partner

Number
201025054
Outcome
Advice
Document type
Chief Counsel Advice
IRS subject
Information for Secretary's Notices
Topics
Procedure, penalties, and administration
Code sections
§ 6223
Ruling dated
May 24, 2010
Publicly released
June 25, 2010
Source
View Official PDF

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Plain-English summary

The IRS advised that IRC § 6223(c)(3) permits it to issue an FPAA to an indirect partner identified under Treas. Reg. § 301.6223(c)-1. It explained that a subsection of that regulation allows the Service, at its discretion, to search for and update the relevant information. The Service Center issuing the FPAA is not required to search for information that was not specifically provided under the regulation's other provisions.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Must the Service Center search for undisclosed information before issuing an FPAA to an indirect partner?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6223(c)(3); Treas. Reg. § 301.6223(c)-1(f).

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2010052410035537 Number: 201025054
Release Date: 6/25/2010
Office: ----------
UILC: 6223.02-00

From: --------------------
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 10:04:02 AM
To: -------------------
Cc: ----------------------------------
Subject: RE: Advice

Section 6223(c)(3) allows us to issue FPAA's to indirect partners who have been identified in accordance with Treas. Reg. 301.6223(c)-1. Subsection -1(f) of the regulation in question allows the Service, at its discretion, to search for and update this information on its own - but the Service Center issuing the FPAA is not required to search for information that is not specifically provided in accordance with the other provisions of the regulations.

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