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Harvey Waldman v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service

Citation: 850 F.2d 611Docket: 87-7417

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; July 5, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Harvey Waldman appealed a decision from the Tax Court concerning tax liability issues against the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, comprising Circuit Judges Goodwin and Hall, along with District Judge Belloni, reviewed the case. The court affirmed the Tax Court's judgment, agreeing substantially with the reasoning provided in the Tax Court's opinion (88 T.C. 1384, 1987). The appeal was argued on May 3, 1988, and the decision was rendered on July 5, 1988. Timothy S. Harris represented Waldman, while Kenneth L. Greene represented the IRS.

Legal Issues Addressed

Representation in Tax Disputes

Application: In the appeal, Harvey Waldman was represented by Timothy S. Harris, while the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service was represented by Kenneth L. Greene.

Reasoning: Timothy S. Harris represented Waldman, while Kenneth L. Greene represented the IRS.

Review of Tax Court Decisions

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals conducted a review of the Tax Court's decision regarding tax liability, affirming the judgment based on the reasoning provided by the Tax Court.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the Tax Court's judgment, agreeing substantially with the reasoning provided in the Tax Court's opinion (88 T.C. 1384, 1987).