Legal Case Summary

Haim Revah v. CIR


Date Argued: Wed Apr 09 2014
Case Number: 11-70211
Docket Number: 7836350
Judges:Thomas, Smith, Christen
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Haim Revah v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Docket No. 7836350** **Court:** United States Tax Court **Date:** [Insert date of judgment, if available] **Background:** Haim Revah brought a case against the Commissioner of Internal Revenue challenging a determination regarding his tax liability for the years in question. The case was initiated after Revah received a notice of deficiency from the IRS, which indicated that he owed additional taxes and penalties. Revah contended that the IRS's calculations were incorrect and asserted that he had fulfilled his tax obligations. **Key Issues:** 1. Determination of taxable income: The primary issue involved the accurate calculation of Revah's taxable income for the years in question. 2. Validity of deductions: Revah contested the disallowance of certain deductions by the IRS, arguing that they were legitimate business expenses. 3. Penalties: The IRS imposed penalties for underpayment, which Revah sought to dispute by demonstrating reasonable cause for any discrepancies. **Arguments:** - **Petitioner (Revah):** Revah argued that he had maintained accurate records and complied with relevant tax laws. He presented evidence supporting the legitimacy of the deductions he claimed, and he contested the penalties on the basis of reasonable cause, citing circumstances that led to the discrepancy in his reported income. - **Respondent (IRS):** The Commissioner defended the notice of deficiency, asserting that the adjustments made were justified due to the lack of substantiating documentation for specific claims and the failure to report certain income. **Ruling:** [Insert summary of the Court's ruling; whether Revah's claims were upheld or denied, and any specific findings made by the Court regarding the income calculations, deductions, and penalties.] **Conclusion:** The Tax Court's decision in Haim Revah v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue addressed significant issues in tax law concerning the proper calculation of income and the validity of business expenses. The outcome set a precedent for similar cases by clarifying the requirements for substantiating deductions and the standards for imposing penalties for underpayment. **Note:** Specific details about the ruling, including the outcome and legal reasoning, should be inserted if available to create a complete summary of the case.

Haim Revah v. CIR


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