- 6 - Petitioner’s CDP hearing occurred on October 24, 2003. At the hearing petitioner asserted that he was adversely affected by the loss of the CDP hearing request. Petitioner paid the tax liabilities due with respect to 1997 and 1998 on November 24, 2003. On December 5, 2003, approximately 6 weeks after the Appeals Office hearing, the Federal tax lien for the 1996, 1997, and 1998 tax years was released. As indicated, a notice of determination was issued on December 30, 2003. The Appeals officer determined that respondent’s collection action under section 6320 was proper, that the taxes were properly assessed, and that the notices of Federal tax liens were properly recorded. The Appeals officer further indicated that the tax liabilities for all years in issue were paid in full, that the notice of Federal tax lien for 1995 had been released, and that the release of lien for 1996, 1997, and 1998 was forwarded to the Maricopa County Recorder.3 Petitioner asserts that he entered into an agreement with respondent for the payment of his 1995 and 1996 tax liabilities, which allowed him to make payments of principal only, permitting a waiver of all interest and “penalties”.4 Petitioner asserts 3 As noted earlier, the 1996, 1997, and 1998 lien was actually released on Dec. 5, 2003, prior to the issuance of the notice of determination. 4 An addition to tax under sec. 6651(a)(2) for failure to timely pay the tax shown as due on the 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 (continued...)Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
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