- 5 - Alan and Linda Sanders, as set forth in the third deficiency notice, as well as the deficiencies set forth in the first and second deficiency notices. The amended petition states in pertinent part: The deficiencies (or liabilities) as determined by the Commissioners [sic] are in excise taxes and penalties in an accumulated amount in excess of $10,000.00 and are all in dispute by the Petitioners as set forth herein for years 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. This includes Form 1040, 1992, Form 1040, 1993 and Sections 4975 and 4971. On July 31, 1997, respondent filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction with respect to that part of the amended petition relating to Neal Alan and Linda Sanders' 1992 and 1993 income tax deficiencies. Respondent asserts that because the January 2, 1997, petition contained no reference to respondent's income tax determinations, petitioner is attempting, through the filing of the amended petition, to seek a judicial redetermination of a matter that could not come within the Court's jurisdiction because of the expiration of time for filing a petition. See Rule 41(a). Accordingly, respondent contends that the amended petition should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction insofar as it attempts to confer jurisdiction on the Court over Neal Alan and Linda Sanders' 1992 and 1993 income taxes. On August 22, 1997, petitioner filed an objection to respondent's motion to dismiss; on October 2, 1997, petitionerPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next
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