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Chief Counsel Advice 1030033 Released July 30, 2010 Advice

CCA 1030033: TEFRA entity closing agreements required specified signatures

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel advice addressed who must sign a closing agreement involving a TEFRA entity. If the entity is paying and being assessed the tax, a manager authorized under state law must sign for the entity. The advice also states that the entity should waive restrictions on assessment and collection of specified amounts, including restrictions under IRC §§ 6213 and 6225. The Tax Matters Partner should sign when the adjustments flow through to partners under IRC § 6224(c)(1).

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Who must sign a closing agreement involving a TEFRA entity?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC §§ 6213, 6224, and 6225

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2010071909293137 Number: 201030033
Release Date: 7/30/2010
Office: ----------
UILC: 6224.01-01

From: -------------------
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:29:34 AM
To: ---------------
Cc: -------------------------------------
Subject: RE: Question about signing a closing agreement involving a TEFRA entity

If the TEFRA entity is the one paying the tax and being assessed, the agreement has to be signed by a
manager under state law of the TEFRA entity on behalf of the entity. I agree that the entity should waive
all restrictions on assessment and collection of the specified amounts. In addition, any restrictions under
section 6213 and 6225 should be waived. The Tax Matters Partner should also sign if the adjustments
are flow through adjustments to the partners under the last sentence of section 6224(c)(1).

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