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Tax Court Rejects Offer in Compromise Despite Extraordinary Personal Circumstances

Cases, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Court

In Tooke v. Commissioner,[1] the United States Tax Court recently reaffirmed the considerable discretion afforded to the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals (“Appeals”) when evaluating collection alternatives. Although the taxpayer presented compelling evidence of significant personal hardship, including a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, the financial consequences of a contentious divorce, and substantial expenses associated…
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Undue Influence: Lessons from the Estate of Effie Mae Autry

Cases, Estate Planning, Fiduciaries

The recent Mississippi Supreme Court case, In re Estate of Effie Mae Autry (2023-CA-01300-SCT), provides an important reminder of the pitfalls associated with undue influence in estate planning. This case illustrates how family dynamics and diminished mental capacity can complicate the execution of Wills and related estate documents, including lifetime gifts. Background Decedent, Effie Mae…
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Conservation Easements: The Importance of Proper Planning and Compliance

Cases, Charitable Giving, Compliance, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Court

The United States Tax Court recently decided yet another case[1] involving conservation easements and the corresponding charitable contribution deduction. Such cases have been prevalent lately, although recent cases have dealt more with syndicated conservation easements and the IRS’s failure to follow certain procedural rules.[2] In the subject case of this article, however, the Court, for…
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