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CCA 201328032: Who may sign Form 907 for an extension of time to sue

Number
201328032
Outcome
Advice
Document type
Chief Counsel Advice
IRS subject
Extension of Time
Topics
Procedure, penalties, and administration
Code sections
§ 6532
Publicly released
July 12, 2013
Source
View Official PDF

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel advice identifies the authority for signing Form 907 to extend the time for filing suit in an Appeals matter. It points to IRM § 8.7.7.2.4(5), which authorizes Appeals Area Directors to execute the form under Delegation Order 8-4. The advice also states that Form 907 instructions identify the appropriate IRS signatory by operating unit when other units are involved.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Who may sign Form 907 on behalf of the IRS?
  • Outcome: Advice given.
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6532; IRM §§ 1.2.47.5, 8.7.7.2.4(5); Delegation Order 8-4.

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA-5141058-13
Office: --------------
UILC: 6532.02-04
Number: 201328032
Release Date: 7/12/2013
From: ---------------------
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:58 AM
To: ---------------------
Cc: ------------------
Subject: Who can sign Form 907

I received the question you had about who can sign Form 907 from ------------------------.

There is one delegation order that specifically covers this question in the context of Appeals. IRM 8.7.7.2.4(5) says: “Appeals Area Directors are authorized to execute Form 907 to extend the time for filing suit. See Delegation Order 8-4 (formerly DO 171, Rev. 2) at IRM 1.2.47.5.”

There do not appear to be any other delegation orders that specifically address this Form. However, the instructions to Form 907 contain a section for IRS Employees that lists who should sign the Form on behalf of the IRS, depending on the unit involved (SB/SE, WI, LMSB, etc.). These instructions should be sufficient to determine who should sign the form.

Please let me know if you have any other questions or would like to discuss further. Thanks.

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