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Chief Counsel Advice 1221016 Released May 25, 2012 Advice

CCA 1221016: Chief Counsel addresses TEFRA extensions of the assessment period

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel Advice addressed how IRC §§ 6229 and 6501 interact in a TEFRA case. The advice said § 6229 extends a partner's § 6501 assessment period, citing decisions from three circuit courts and an en banc Tax Court opinion. It concluded that § 6501(c)(7) can operate on a partner's § 6501 assessment period when that period has been extended under § 6229(d)(2). The advice referred to Chief Counsel Notice CC-2009-027.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Can IRC § 6501(c)(7) operate on a partner's assessment period after the period has been extended under § 6229(d)(2)?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC §§ 6229, 6229(d)(2), and 6501(c)(7); Chief Counsel Notice CC-2009-027

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2012043014110937 Number: 201221016
Release Date: 5/25/2012
Office: ---------
UILC: 6229.04-00

From: --------------------
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 2:11:20 PM
To: --------------------
Cc: ------------------------------------
Subject: RE: Question regarding TEFRA statute dates

Section 6229 operates to extend a partner's section 6501 period for assessment as held by three Circuit
Court's of appeal and an en banc opinion of the Tax Court. See the Notice on Frequently asked TEFRA
questions attached. Consequently, section 6501(c)(7) can operate on a partner's section 6501 period for
assessment that has been extended by section 6229(d)(2).

Attachment: Chief Counsel Notice CC-2009-027

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