IRS Abuse of Discretion in Collection Due Process Hearing Results in Attorney Fees Award. Taxpayer wins big!
A recent Tax Court decision was reported that may be of interest to individuals potentially dealing with tax litigation. J. Frank Best, Certified Public Accountant and United States Tax Court Practitioner, works to stay current on all IRS decisions concerning tax litigation to ensure we are fully informed and prepared for our clients.
The United States Tax Court, in an unpublished order, granted an individual an award of attorney fees and litigation costs after determining that an IRS appeals officer abused his discretion in her collection due process hearing and held that the IRS could not proceed with collection of her unpaid taxes.
JURATE ANTIOCO,
Petitioner(s),
v.
COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Respondent