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Chief Counsel Advice 1025075 Released June 25, 2010 Advice

IRS advised on extending the statute for converted items

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Plain-English summary

The IRS advised that the preferred form for extending the statute of limitations on converted items was the new Form 872, which specifically references converted items. It also noted that section 6231(b)(1)(D) specifically includes conversions under subsection (c).

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Which form should be used for a statute extension involving converted items, and how does section 6231 address conversions?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6231(b)(1)(D), (c).

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2010051908402137 Number: 201025075
Release Date: 6/25/2010
Office: --------
UILC: 6231.00-00

From: --------------------
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:40:27 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: RE: TEFRA and Bankruptcy and potential statute extension

On statute extensions for converted items, the preferred form is the new Form 872 which has language
specifically referencing converted items.

Also note that section 6231(b)(1)(D) specifically includes conversions under subsection c. --------------------

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