-2- of a notice of deficiency. Therefore, Ps were not barred from contesting the underlying tax liability at their sec. 6330, I.R.C., hearing. Alan Lee and Debi Marie Kuykendall, pro sese. Emily Giometti, for respondent. OPINION HAINES, Judge: This case is before the Court on respondent’s motion for summary judgment filed pursuant to Rule 121.1 Respondent’s motion argues that petitioners were statutorily barred from challenging the existence or amount of the underlying tax liability in their section 6330 hearing because they received a notice of deficiency, and therefore, they are barred from challenging the liability before this Court. Background Petitioners, Alan Lee and Debi Marie Kuykendall (husband and wife) resided in Middletown, California, at the time the petition was filed. Ms. Kuykendall was primarily employed as an accountant and bookkeeper. She also worked part time as a shift lead supervisor at a restaurant. On February 28, 2002, while working at the 1Unless otherwise indicated, section references are to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Rule references are to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NextLast modified: November 10, 2007