- 15 - the IRS, which petitioner maintains is relevant to respondent’s exercise of discretion in this case “under the public policy prong of the effective tax administration standard.” At the hearing, we took the motion under advisement. Petitioner’s motion appears to be in support of a convoluted argument made on brief that respondent should settle petitioner’s case on the basis of the result petitioner would have obtained had she and her husband filed a joint return for the year 2000, which, in fact, they did not do. We find this argument irrelevant and unconvincing, and petitioner’s oral motion will be denied. Respondent may proceed with the proposed levy. Order and Decision will be entered for respondent.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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