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Case File · Tax Controversy · Q4 202501Situation
Founder received a CP2000 with a $740K proposed adjustment tied to misclassified equity compensation from a 2022 secondary sale. Filing window: 27 days.
02Solution
Triage in 24 hours. Confidentiality framework established. Position memo and basis schedules drafted within two weeks. Routed direct to Examination supervisor with reasonable-cause file.
03Outcome
Adjustment reduced to $0. Penalties fully abated under reasonable cause. No appeals required. Total elapsed time: 4 months.
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