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NETWORKING ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT STATUS IS REVOKED.


LTR 200709070

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Citations: LTR 200709070

UIL Code: 501.06-01

 

Release Date: 3/2/07

 

Date: * * *

 

Refer Reply To: * * *

 

 

LEGEND:

 

 

Dear * * *:

This is a Final Adverse Determination as to your exempt status under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our adverse determination was made for the following reasons: Organization's activities were providing a direct benefit to the members rather than for the improvement of business conditions as a whole.

The Exceptional Organizatons fails to meet the requirement for exemption under IRC 501(c)(6). Section 1.501(c)(6)-1 of the Income Tax Regulations defines a business league as an association of persons having some common business interest, the purpose of which is to promote such common interest and not engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit.

As a result of a recent audit of your organization's activities and Form 990 for the period ended June 30, 2004, the operation is organized and operating solely as a leads/referrals group which only benefits uncommon business members.

Based on the above, we are revoking your organization's exemption from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code effective July 1, 2003.

You are required to file Federal income tax returns on Form 1120. These returns should be filed with the appropriate Service Center for all years beginning after June 30, 2003.

You are required to file Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return. Form 1120 must be filed by the 15th day of the third month after the end of your annual accounting period. A penalty of $20 a day is charged when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. However, the maximum penalty charged cannot exceed $10,000 or 5 percent of your gross receipts for the year, whichever is less. This penalty may also be charged if a return is not complete, so please be sure your return is complete before you file it.

You have the right to contact the office of the Taxpayer Advocate. However, you should first contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown above since this person can access your tax information and can help you get answers. You can call 1-877-777-4778 and ask for Taxpayer Advocate assistance. Or you can contact the Taxpayer Advocate from the site where the tax deficiency was determined by calling 949-389-4804, or writing to:

 

Internal Revenue

 

Service, 24000 Avila Rd., Stop 2000

 

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

 

Taxpayer Advocate assistance cannot be used as a substitute for established IRS procedures, formal appeals processes, etc. The Taxpayer Advocate is not able to reverse legal or technically correct tax determinations, nor extend the time fixed by law that you have to file a petition in the United States Tax Court. The Taxpayer Advocate can, however, see that a tax matter that may not have been resolved through normal channels gets prompt and proper handling.

If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter.

Sincerely,

 

 

Marsha A. Ramirez

 

Director, EO Examinations

 

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Date: July 21, 2006

 

Dear * * *

We have enclosed a copy of our report of examination explaining why we believe an adjustment of your organization's exempt status is necessary.

If you do not agree with our position you may appeal your case. The enclosed Publication 3498, The Examination Process, explains how to appeal an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decision. Publication 3498 also includes information on your rights as a taxpayer and the IRS collection process.

If you request a conference, we will forward your written statement of protest to the Appeals Office and they will contact you. For your convenience, an envelope is enclosed.

If you and Appeals do not agree on some or all of the issues after your Appeals conference, or if you do not request an Appeals conference, you may file suit in United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, or United States District Court, after satisfying procedural and jurisdictional requirements as described in Publication 3498.

You may also request that we refer this matter for technical advice as explained in Publication 892, Exempt Organization Appeal Procedures for Unagreed Issues. If a determination letter is issued to you based on technical advice, no further administrative appeal is available to you within the IRS on the issue that was the subject of the technical advice.

If you accept our findings, please sign and return the enclosed Form 6018, Consent to Proposed Adverse Action. We will then send you a final letter modifying or revoking exempt status. If we do not hear from you within 30 days from the date of this letter, we will process your case on the basis of the recommendations shown in the report of examination and this letter will become final. In that event, you will be required to file Federal income tax returns for the tax period(s) shown above. File these returns with the Ogden Service Center within 60 days from the date of this letter, unless a request for an extension of time is granted. File returns for later tax years with the appropriate service center indicated in the instructions for those returns.

You have the right to contact the office of the Taxpayer Advocate. Taxpayer Advocate assistance is not a substitute for established IRS procedures, such as the formal appeals process. The Taxpayer Advocate cannot reverse a legally correct tax determination, or extend the time fixed by law that you have to file a petition in a United States court. The Taxpayer Advocate can, however, see that a tax matter that may not have been resolved through normal channels gets prompt and proper handling. You may call toll-free 1-877-777-4778 and ask for Taxpayer Advocate Assistance. If you prefer, you may contact your local Taxpayer Advocate at:

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If you have any questions, please call the contact person at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. If you write, please provide a telephone number and the most convenient time to call if we need to contact you.

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Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

 

 

Marsha A. Ramirez

 

Director, EO Examinations

 

Enclosures:

 

Publication 892

 

Publication 3498

 

Form 6018

 

Report of Examination

 

Envelope

 

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