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Partner has two years to claim refund after a no-change FPAA

Number
201115020
Outcome
Advice
Document type
Chief Counsel Advice
IRS subject
Time for Filing Claim
Topics
Procedure, penalties, and administration
Code sections
§ 6230
Ruling dated
March 9, 2011
Publicly released
April 15, 2011
Source
View Official PDF

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel Advice addressed the deadline for a partner to claim a refund after a no-change FPAA. It states that a partner entitled to a refund would have two years under IRC § 6230(c)(1)(B) to file the claim.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: How long does a partner have to file a refund claim after a no-change FPAA?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6230(c)(1)(B)

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2011030914213637 Number: 201115020
Release Date: 4/15/2011
Office: ----------
UILC: 6230.03-01

From: -------------------
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:21:40 PM
To: --------------------
Cc: --------------------------------
Subject: RE: No Change closure with L2621 and 6230(c)

If a partner would be entitled to a refund based on a no change FPAA, he would have two years under
section 6230(c)(1)(B) to file a claim.

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