PLRs, TAMs, and Denial Letters State Tax Developments The EOTJ Mailbag

EO Tax Journal 2012-142

1 – The EOTJ Mailbag

a – Conrad Teitell (Future Mercedes-Benz Owner?)

b – Sandy Deja (Re-applications on Rise)

c – Nancy Marx (Query re Use of Professional Employer Organizations)

2 – ECFA Says Commission Report is on Track

3 – Paul Kane (1924 – 2012)

4 – More on ‘Is New York’s AG Rushing in Where IRS Fears to Tread?’

5 – Recent IRS Work Product

Current News and Developments Focus on IRS and Treasury PLRs, TAMs, and Denial Letters

EO Tax Journal 2012-131

1 – EO Committee to Meet September 14 in Boston

2 – Political (c)(4)s – the Never-ending Story

a – Further Review for Secret Donations

b – IRS Needs to Strengthen Tax Code to Uncover Political Nonprofits

c – 501(c)(4) Formed as Political Conduit?

3 – Recent IRS Work Product (Two Denials and a Ruling)

4 – Recent EO Information Letters

a – Oil and Gas Lease Tax Consequences

b – Brief Summary of Rules for Consignment Stores

c – Earmarking Contributions Not Allowed under Section 170