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Chief Counsel Advice 1303011 Released January 18, 2013 Advice

Small-partnership exception makes section 6229 inapplicable

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel advised that IRC § 6229 does not apply when a partnership falls within the small-partnership exception in § 6231(a)(1)(B). The advice suggests considering other mechanisms to extend the limitations period, including § 6501 provisions for false returns, willful attempts to avoid tax, and substantial omissions of items.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Does section 6229 apply to a partnership within the small-partnership exception?
  • Outcome: Advice given.
  • Key authorities: IRC §§ 6231(a)(1)(B), 6229, and 6501(c)(1), (c)(2), and (e).

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2012112009175554 Number: 201303011
Release Date: 1/18/2013
Office: -------------
UILC: 6231.01-01, 6229.03-02

From: --------------------------
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:17:57 AM
To: ------------------
Cc: --------------------
Subject: FW: No partnership return filed

If the partnership falls within the section 6231(a)(1)(B) small partnership exception, then section 6229 is
NOT applicable. Consider application of other vehicles for extension of the limitations period such as
sections 6501(c)(1)(false return), (c)(2)(willful attempt to avoid tax), and (e)(substantial omission of items).

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