In U.S. v. Stewart, No. 15-20596, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the taxpayer was not entitled to a tax refund that was based on a corrected Schedule K-1 received from a partnership the taxpayer owned. The question on appeal was whether a partnership tax return can be corrected by filing an amended… Continue reading Partnership Return Corrected by Amended Return
Category: Amended Tax Returns
About Amended Tax Returns
Amended tax returns present a number of unique challenges.
These challenges often involve complex timing issues, such as when tax returns are received, whether equitable tolling can be used to avoid late filing, etc.
They also raise questions about what counts as a refund claim. What about an informal refund claim? What about a superseding return?
Please scroll down to read articles that cover real disputes over these questions.
If you need help dealing with an amended tax return, please schedule an appointment with our tax attorneys online. You can also call us at (713) 909-4906.
Proving that You Mailed a Tax Return to the IRS
How do you prove that you mailed a tax return to the IRS? This may sound like a simple question to answer. It isn’t. The have been and continue to be disputes involving this very issue. The recent In Re McGrew, No. 13-00149 (Bank. N.D. IA 2016) provides an example. Facts & Procedural History McGrew filed… Continue reading Proving that You Mailed a Tax Return to the IRS