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While we are reluctant to label respondent’s issuance of the
Notice of Determination an abuse of discretion based upon a
somewhat technical reason for doing so, we hold that it is
appropriate to remand this matter to the Commissioner for the
sole purpose of permitting petitioners, if they wish to do so, to
accept AO Martin’s suggested installment agreement, as described
above, or to offer another collection alternative pursuant to
section 6330(c)(2)(A)(iii). Again we repeat that petitioners may
not further challenge AO Martin’s status as an impartial officer,
or raise any new or additional issues.
To reflect the foregoing,
An appropriate Order will
be issued.
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