T.C. Memo. 2026-68 — Malibu Valley Land, LLC, Spectrum Development, Inc., Tax Matters Partner v. Commissioner IRCCourt RulingsAug 17, 2026
…stion of fact to be resolved on the basis of the entire
record. See Kaplan v. Commissioner, 43 T.C. 663, 665 (1965). Because
there is rarely a substantial market for sales of easements comparable
to the donated easement , courts typically value conservation easements
indirectly using a “before and after” approach . See…
IRCCourt RulingsJun 18, 1999related by meaning
1402(a). We therefore simply sustain
respondent's determination as respondent did not assert an
increased deficiency in this regard. See sec. 6214(a). used for retirement purposes, a 10 percent penalty is generally
imposed on IRA distributions made before the taxpayer reaches age
59-1/2. See sec. 72(t). In that regard,…
87 FR 45204 — Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (the QPAM Exemption) ERISAProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Jul 27, 2022
…ociated with new QPAMs meeting the policies and procedures requirements of the QPAM Exemption is $1,663.[77]
QPAM-Sponsored Plans—Independent Audit—Section V(c)
167 T.C. No. 4 — Piton Holdings, LLC, David L. Hall, Partnership Representative, Petitioner(s) v. Commissioner IRCCourt RulingsJul 15, 2026
… question of fact to be resolved on
the basis of the entire record. Kaplan v. Commissioner, 43 T.C. 663, 665
(1965).
To support their positions regarding valuation, the parties
retained experts. We assess an expert ’ s opinion in the light of the
expert’s qualifications and the evidence in the record. See Parker v.
Com…
IRCCourt RulingsSep 24, 2007related by meaning
)(2) addition to tax . The sec .
6651(a)(2) addition to tax was listed only in the Form 4549,
Income Tax Examination Changes, which was included as an attachment to the notice of deficiency . Suffice it to note that
respondent raised the sec . 6651(a)(2) addition to tax in his
answer, albeit while misciting that sectio…
86 FR 36872 — Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I IRCFinal Rules (FR)Jul 13, 2021
…articipating provider at a participating facility,[185] the Departments estimate that approximately 663,436 individuals will have the potential to be treated by a nonparticipating provider or facility. In the absence of data, the Departments assume that in 50 percent of cases services will be provided by nonparticipati…
Treas. Reg. § 1.404(a)-12(b)(3) — Contributions of an employer under a plan that does not meet the requirements of section 401(a); application of section 404(a)(5). IRCRegulationsMay 18, 2016
… accounts must be sufficiently separate and independent to qualify as separate shares under section 663(c). Nothing shall preclude a trust which loses its exemption under section 501(a) from setting up such acounts and meeting the separate account requirement of section 404(a)(5) with respect to the taxable years in wh…
IRCCourt RulingsJan 13, 1997related by meaning
7,676 represents the imposition of
additional tax under section 72(t) on petitioner's premature
retirement benefits distribution of $176,754.88. Since respondent asserts an increased deficiency, she has the burden of
proof on this issue. Rule 142(a). However, the parties
stipulated that $20,655.42 of that distribution …
IRCRegulationsSep 9, 2016
…lication of the restriction on plan amendments under paragraph (c) of this section. Therefore, $105,663 (that is, the $196,048 actual contribution paid on February 1, 2011, minus the $90,385 required contribution based on the actual AFTAP) is recharacterized as an employer contribution under section 430 for the 2011 pl…
IRCCourt RulingsDec 19, 1995related by meaning
-2503 at 95-2504, 95-1 USTC par. 50,280 (D.
Md. 1995); see also Conway v. United States
, supra
; cf. Wheeler
v. Commissioner
, T.C. Memo. 1993-561.
6 We observe that the
definition of "qualified total distribution" set forth in section
402(a)(5)(E)(i)(II) incorporates the definition of "lump sum
distribution" set fort…
91 FR 9213 — Requirement To Provide Paper Statements in Certain Cases-Amendments to Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbors ERISAProposed Rules (FR)Proposed Feb 25, 2026
…Table 16—General Data
Description
Assumption
Source
Number of Small Defined Contribution (DC) Plans
663,107
2022 Form 5500 Data.
Number of Small Defined Benefit (DB) Plans
40,117
2022 Form 5500 Data.
All Participants in Small Plans
14,588,887
2022 Form 5500 Data.
Service Providers for Accounting, Actuarial Services, an…
IRCCourt RulingsJul 8, 1980related by meaning
minations should also be within our jurisdiction. Regardless of the logic of petitioners’ position, we are constrained to deny their motion to vacate. The United States Tax Court has limited jurisdiction. See sec. 7442. Under this jurisdictional umbrella fall generally income, estate, gift, and miscellaneous excise tax…
ERISACourt RulingsAug 10, 2026
…S.C. § 1132(g)(1) (emphasis added); see also Plasterers’ Loc. Union No. 96 Pension
Plan v. Pepper , 663 F.3d 210, 221– 22 (4th Cir. 2011) . Kelly also argues the district court
failed to properly apply the Quesinberry factors and failed to consider the remedial
purposes of ERISA and its fee analysis . But we find the d…
IRCCourt RulingsAug 1, 2012related by meaning
yer's return information. None of the assertions, even if true,
would affect petitioners' deficiency. Petitioners' attacks on the Court in relation to its Rules of Practice and Procedure and the rulings in this and other cases lack
merit and will not be addressed in this opinion. Adverse rulings are not grounds
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[…
ERISACourt RulingsAug 10, 2026
…S.C. § 1132(g)(1) (emphasis added); see also Plasterers’ Loc. Union No. 96 Pension
Plan v. Pepper , 663 F.3d 210, 221– 22 (4th Cir. 2011) . Kelly also argues the district court
failed to properly apply the Quesinberry factors and failed to consider the remedial
purposes of ERISA and its fee analysis . But we find the d…
IRCCourt RulingsMar 31, 2015
…nit determined petitioners' monthly gross income, monthly
expenses, and monthly net income to be $8,663, $8,225, and $438, respectively.
On the basis of petitioners' net realizable equity of $19,342.80 and monthly net
ERISACourt RulingsJan 20, 1998
…of 7.00%. Ex. C36.
13Interest that
had accrued to January 1, 1988 on these CDS in the amount of
$42,663.10 was deposited in the Plan's account on January 20, 1988.
Ex. C18.
CD No. 11813-17735 was outstanding from January 1, 1988 to May
18, 1988 at an annual interest rate of 6.65%. Ex. C15.
14CD No.
11813-17916 was outs…
T.C. Memo. 1999-80 — Edward Clasby and C. T. Garrahan Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Commissioner IRCCourt RulingsMar 16, 1999related by meaning
ions to tax under section
6651(a)(2) and that the addition to tax under section 6651(a)(1)
for 1993 is not larger than $7,959. We sustain respondent's determination that petitioners are liable for additions to tax
under section 6651(a)(1), except as conceded by respondent.
Decision will be entered
under Rule 155
.
IRCCourt RulingsApr 11, 2012
…evant items:
2001 2002 2003
Compensation of officers $379,000 $411,400 $500,000
108 213 125,266 138,663
Salaries and wages
Pension, profit-sharing,
27 299 22,731 21,789
etc., plans
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Employee benefit programs -- --t -
Consultant fees 99,000 90,453 101,000
For the years at issue Diogenes reported the following relev…
IRCCourt RulingsJan 14, 2013related by meaning
Mr. Villasenor was injured on or about May 13, 2000. Although the
file is much more extensive than that of Ms. Muriel and it appears that petitioners hired and paid attorneys through 20 3 to handle the appeal of the worker's
compensation claim, Ms. Strick's name does not appear on any of the documents,
and she did not…