Knappe v. United States
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on October 15, 2013.
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.
Jul 3, 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 7, 2013)
Jul 31, 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 6, 2013.
Sep 6, 2013Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Sep 25, 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 11, 2013.
Oct 15, 2013Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Knappe v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/knappe-v-united-states/