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Chief Counsel Advice 1027047 Released July 9, 2010 Advice

CCA 1027047: Certified-mail notice started the two-year period for suit

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel Advice concludes that a notice sent by certified mail and partially disallowing a claim was valid. The notice started the two-year limitation period under section 6532(a)(1). The Service could sign Form 907.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Did the certified-mail notice start the limitation period for a suit on the claim?
  • Outcome: advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6532(a)(1); Form 907

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2010060409101936 Number: 201027047
Release Date: 7/9/2010
Office: ----- ---------
UILC: 6532.00-00

From: --------------------
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:10:24 AM
To: ------------------
Cc: -----------------------
Subject: Your question

Because the notice was issued by certified mail and disallowed the claim (in part), it
was valid and the two-year limitation period under section 6532(a)(1) started at that
time. The Service may sign the Form 907.

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