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104(a) (2).”10 In Private Letter Ruling 200041022, the IRS ruled that damages attributable to physical contact that did not cause pain or result in any observable bodily harm were not personal physical damages and thus were not excludable under Section 104(a) (2). 328, a letter ruling is substantial authority for purposes of the accuracy-related penalty in § 6662. Only one private letter ruling, PLR 200041022, established a guideline for an employment claim in regards to exemption under Section 104(a)(2) stating that a personal physical injury under Section 104(a)(2) was direct unwanted or uninvited physical contacts resulting in observable bodily harms such as bruises, cuts, swelling and bleeding. 85-98, 1985-2 C.B. Proc. Priv. PLR 200041022 (July 17, 2000). Only one private letter ruling, PLR 200041022, established a guideline for an employment claim in regards to exemption under Section 104(a)(2) stating that a personal physical injury under Section 104(a)(2) was direct unwanted or However, under Notice 90–20, 1990–1 C.B. Rul. Tom dedicates his practice to resolving tax controversies for individuals and businesses. Determination letter. Does the physical injury need to be “observable”? Ltr. Therefore 2000 1, 2000 1 I.R.B. This Letter Ruling involved the application of Section 104(a)(2) prior to its amendment by the b. The significance of the Complaint is discussed in Rev. 1, 9 (2001) (arguing that the narrow interpretation made by the Internal Revenue Service in Private Letter Ruling 200041022 is unworkable as a practical matter because “there can be [an] adverse impact on the physical being of an individual, whether or not physical symptoms are manifested”). Those really in the know may know, but many tax advisers and taxpayers need better and clearer guidance. Letter Ruling 13-11-006 (March 15, 2013) (IRS excluded where settlement indicated taxpayer suffered physical injuries of inter alia inhalation of smoke (not a … Specifically, it stated that interest and attorney’s fees are generally not wages to the employee unless there is … PROBLEMS 32 LO 1 b p 2 5 33 LO 1 4 a Code section b Legislative Regulation c from ACC 312 & 341 at Baker College Corp Emotional Distress The new modification of the statute includes damages from LAW 5700 at Florida State University In the real world, however You have requested a private letter ruling that a proposed amendment to an exchange agreement between Exchangor, a qualified intermediary, and a client of Exchangor ("owner") seeking to exchange like-kind property under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code would meet the exchange agreement requirements of Sections 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4) and (6). 85 2009 with 2012 Supplement, www.TaxInstitute.com), he can be reached at Wood@WoodLLP.com. See Letter Ruling 200041022 distinguishing damages relating to physical injury 123 0 obj
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