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Chief Counsel Advice 1319016 Released May 10, 2013 Advice

CCA 1319016: IRS enforcement authority applies in Puerto Rico

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel Advice states that IRC § 7651 gives the IRS authority to apply the Code's enforcement provisions in Puerto Rico. It separately states that the Dominican Republic is a foreign country and that the IRS generally has no authority to issue a summons there, subject to the referenced tax information exchange agreement.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Where may the IRS apply the Code's enforcement provisions and issue a summons?
  • Outcome: Advice given.
  • Key authorities: IRC § 7651; tax information exchange agreement referenced in the release

Full text (IRS public release)

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ID: CCA-12930-13 Number: 201319016
Release Date: 5/10/2013
Office: ------------
UILC: 7651.00-00

From: -------------------------
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 9:28 AM
To: -----------------
Cc: ----------------------------
Subject: Puerto Rico

------Yes under section 7651 there is authority for the IRS to apply the enforcement provisions of the Code
in Puerto Rico.

The Dominican Republic is a foreign country and generally there is no authority for the IRS to issue a
summons in DR --see attached TIEA.

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