Legal Case Summary

Cheryl A Wright v. Commissioner of IRS


Date Argued: Tue Oct 06 2015
Case Number:
Docket Number: 2864853
Judges:Not available
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Cheryl A. Wright v. Commissioner of IRS** **Docket Number:** 2864853 **Court:** United States Tax Court **Date:** [Insert Relevant Date] **Parties Involved:** - **Petitioner:** Cheryl A. Wright - **Respondent:** Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) **Background:** Cheryl A. Wright filed a petition against the Commissioner of the IRS challenging a notice of deficiency issued by the IRS concerning her federal income tax liability for the tax year in question. The notice asserted that Wright owed additional taxes, penalties, and interest, which she contested on various grounds. **Key Issues:** The primary issues in this case included: 1. Whether the IRS properly calculated Wright’s taxable income. 2. The admissibility and relevance of certain deductions and credits claimed by Wright. 3. The applicability of accuracy-related penalties for underpayment of tax. **Arguments:** - **Petitioner's Position:** Cheryl A. Wright argued that the IRS miscalculated her income and erroneously disallowed specific deductions that she was entitled to claim. She contended that the penalties imposed by the IRS were unjustified given her good faith effort to comply with tax regulations. - **Respondent's Position:** The Commissioner of the IRS maintained that the adjustments made to Wright’s income were valid and supported by appropriate documentation. The IRS asserted that the deductions claimed by Wright did not meet the legal standards required for tax deductions and that the penalties were warranted due to underreporting of income. **Findings:** The Tax Court reviewed the evidence presented by both parties, including documentation provided by Wright and the IRS's rationale for the adjustments made. The court assessed the legitimacy of the deductions claimed by Wright and the basis for the IRS’s penalties. **Decision:** [Insert the court's decision, whether the petition was granted or denied, and any specific findings regarding tax liability, deductions, or penalties. Include the reasoning of the court.] **Conclusion:** The case of Cheryl A. Wright v. Commissioner of IRS highlights the complexities involved in tax law and the importance of accurate reporting and substantiation of income and deductions. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar future cases involving disputes between taxpayers and the IRS. **Notes:** - This summary does not include specific details regarding the court's final decision or any potential appeals, which should be referenced in the final legal documentation or court ruling. [Note: Please insert actual dates and specific outcomes or reasoning based on the actual ruling for a complete case summary.]

Cheryl A Wright v. Commissioner of IRS


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