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6303(a). See, e.g., Hughes v. United States, 953 F.2d 531, 536
(9th Cir. 1992); Weishan v. Commissioner, supra.
Petitioner has not alleged any irregularity in the
assessment procedure that would raise a question about the
validity of the assessments or the information contained in the
Form 4340. See Nestor v. Commissioner, supra at 167; Mann v.
Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2002-48. Accordingly, we hold that the
Appeals officer satisfied the verification requirement of section
6330(c)(1). Cf. Nicklaus v. Commissioner, 117 T.C. 117, 120-121
(2001).
Petitioner has failed to raise a spousal defense, make a
valid challenge to the appropriateness of respondent’s intended
collection action, or offer alternative means of collection.
These issues are now deemed conceded. Rule 331(b)(4). Under the
circumstances, we conclude that respondent is entitled to
judgment as a matter of law sustaining the notice of
determination dated January 8, 2002.
As a final matter, we mention section 6673(a)(1), which
authorizes the Tax Court to require a taxpayer to pay to the
United States a penalty not in excess of $25,000 whenever it
appears that proceedings have been instituted or maintained by
the taxpayer primarily for delay or that the taxpayer’s position
in such proceeding is frivolous or groundless. The Court has
indicated its willingness to impose such penalties in collection
review cases. Pierson v. Commissioner, 115 T.C. 576 (2000).
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