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This private letter ruling addresses the timely filing of Form 8716, Election To Have A Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year, and examines the standards for granting discretionary relief in situations
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Common abbreviations the you may encounter for private letter rulings are PLR and LTR, both indicate the same item. A determination letter is similar in purpose and nature to a private letter ruling, except that it is issued by the office of the local IRS district director not the national office of the IRS.
A recent IRS private letter ruling (PLR) paves the way for a 401(k) plan sponsor to give employees flexibility to allocate an employer nonelective contribution among other tax-favored benefit options.
Generally, an IRS PLR takes about 6-12 months to process for review and approval if approved an additional 6-12 months can be necessary for the delivery of the PLR to you or your representative if you are not in possession of it already.
A PLR is issued to establish with certainty the federal tax consequences of the applicant's tax question, and the findings are binding on the IRS. The resolution of the tax question in the requested PLR may not be relied on by other taxpayers.
Common abbreviations the you may encounter for private letter rulings are PLR and LTR, both indicate the same item. A determination letter is similar in purpose and nature to a private letter ruling, except that it is issued by the office of the local IRS district director not the national office of the IRS.
In January 2022, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2022-10, which launched an 18-month pilot fast-track program focused on processing corporate PLR requests within 12 weeks.
Private letter rulings on behalf of other taxpayers cannot be used as precedent by a person requesting a ruling regarding their own issue, and in no way binds the IRS to take a similar position when dealing with other taxpayers.

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A Private Letter Ruling (PLR) is a written decision issued by the IRS in response to a taxpayer's request for guidance on specific tax issues or transactions.
Any taxpayer, including individuals, businesses, and estates, who seeks clarity on how tax laws apply to their specific situation can file for a Private Letter Ruling.
To fill out a Private Letter Ruling request, a taxpayer must complete Form 1023 or a letter that includes a detailed statement of facts, the relevant law, and the specific ruling requested.
The purpose of a Private Letter Ruling is to provide taxpayers with certainty regarding the tax implications of their specific transactions or arrangements before they are undertaken.
A Private Letter Ruling request must include identifying information about the taxpayer, a complete description of the transaction, relevant tax law citations, and the specific legal questions being posed.
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