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IRB 2009-44

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(Dated November 2, 2009)
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Highlights of This Issue

These synopses are intended only as aids to the reader in identifying the subject matter covered. They may not be relied upon as authoritative interpretations.

INCOME TAX

Federal rates; adjusted federal rates; adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term exempt rate. For purposes of sections 382, 642, 1274, 1288, and other sections of the Code, tables set forth the rates for November 2009.

Credit for carbon dioxide sequestration under section 45Q. This notice sets forth interim guidance, pending the issuance of regulations, relating to the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration under section 45Q of the Code. Specifically, the notice provides guidance on determining eligibility for the credit and the amount of the credit, as well as rules regarding adequate security measures for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide. The notice also sets forth a separate reporting requirement.

EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

The IRS has revoked its determination that Concerned Residents of Southeast, Inc., of Brewster, NY, qualifies as an organization described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Code.

ESTATE TAX

Final regulations under section 2053 of the Code relate to the amount deductible from a decedent’s gross estate for claims against the estate. In addition, the regulations update the provisions relating to the deduction for certain state death taxes to reflect the statutory amendments made in 2001 to sections 2053(d) and 2058.

This notice provides a limited administrative exception to the ability of the Service to examine a Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, in connection with certain Code section 2053 protective claims for refund filed within the time prescribed in section 6511(a).

GIFT TAX

Final regulations under section 7477 of the Code provide guidance for determining whether a donor may petition the Tax Court for a declaratory judgment with respect to the value of a taxable gift, where the gift does not generate any current gift tax liability.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Final regulations under section 7477 of the Code provide guidance for determining whether a donor may petition the Tax Court for a declaratory judgment with respect to the value of a taxable gift, where the gift does not generate any current gift tax liability.

This notice provides a limited administrative exception to the ability of the Service to examine a Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, in connection with certain Code section 2053 protective claims for refund filed within the time prescribed in section 6511(a).



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