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Chief Counsel Advice 201443017 Released October 24, 2014 Advice

Court filing removes section 6103 concern

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel confirmed that IRC § 6103 would no longer present a concern once the document at issue was filed in court. The released email does not describe the document or the underlying matter. The advice is limited to that brief disclosure conclusion.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Does IRC § 6103 remain a concern after a document is filed in court?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6103

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2014100109105006 [Third Party Communication:

UILC: 6103.01-00 Date of Communication: Month DD, YYYY]

Number: 201443017
Release Date: 10/24/2014
From:
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 9:10:50 AM
To:
Cc:
Bcc:
Subject: RE: Request for Advice from -------- Sharepoint/Disclosure/Privilege Issues

Correct. Once the document is filed in court, there would not be a 6103 concern.

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