- 6 - Discussion In support of petitioner’s motion, petitioner argues: On its face, the * * * [notice of determination] is invalid: it fails to comply with a notice’s spe- cific content requirements as set forth in Treasury Regulation � 301.6330-1(e)(3)(Q&A-E8)(i); it fails to comply with a notice’s general content requirements as set forth in I.R.C. � 6330(c)(3). By issuing the * * * [supplemental notice of determination] to Petitioner, Respondent has affirmed that the * * * [notice of determination] is invalid. The Court’s jurisdiction under I.R.C. � 6330(d)(1) depends upon the issuance of a valid Notice of Determi- nation. Goza v. Commissioner, 114 T.C. 176, 182 (2000). Yet no valid Notice of Determination has been issued in this case. Therefore, the Court should dismiss this case for lack of jurisdiction. [Repro- duced literally.] In petitioner’s memorandum, petitioner elaborates on the foregoing arguments as follows: The * * * [notice of determination] issued in this case, inter alia, neglects to set forth Appeals’ find- ings and decisions; does not resolve the issue raised by Petitioner in his Form 12153, Request for a Collec- tion Due Process hearing; and fails to state whether the IRS met the requirements of any applicable law or administrative procedure. I.R.C. �6330(c)(3). Treasury Regulation � 301.6330-1(e)(3)(Q&A-E8)(i). [Reproduced literally.] The Court has jurisdiction to review the determination made under section 6330(c)(3) by the Appeals Office of the Internal Revenue Service upon the timely filing of a petition. Sec. 6330(d)(1)(A). The Court has held that a “written notice that embodies a determination to proceed with the collection of the taxes in issue” is a determination for purposes of the Court’sPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next
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