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Knappe v. United States

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on October 15, 2013.

Docket No.13-34
Op. Below9th Cir.

Issue

Whether a taxpayer demonstrates "reasonable cause" under 26 U.S.C. § 6651(a)(1) or "ordinary business care and prudence" under 26 C.F.R. " 301.6651-1(c)(1) when, in reliance on the advice of the taxpayer"s accountant or attorney, the taxpayer files a tax return after the actual due date but within the time the accountant or attorney erroneously advised the taxpayer was available.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jul 3, 2013
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 7, 2013)
Jul 31, 2013
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 6, 2013.
Sep 6, 2013
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Sep 25, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 11, 2013.
Oct 15, 2013
Petition DENIED.

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