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This document is a Private Letter Ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding a request for an extension of time for a taxpayer to file Form 8279, Election To Be Treated as a FSC or as a Small
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How to fill out Private Letter Ruling

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Identify the tax issue for which you are seeking guidance.
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Gather relevant facts and documentation related to your tax issue.
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Complete Form 8940, requesting a Private Letter Ruling.
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Clearly state your legal and factual arguments for your request.
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Attach any supporting documentation that substantiates your position.
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Ensure that you include the appropriate user fee along with your application.
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Submit the completed form and documentation to the appropriate IRS office.

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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 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that interprets the tax law as it applies to a specific taxpayer's situation.
Taxpayers who seek clarity on specific tax issues or who want a definitive ruling on proposed transactions may file a request for a Private Letter Ruling.
To fill out a Private Letter Ruling request, taxpayers must complete IRS Form marked for PLR, include a detailed description of the facts, circumstances, and the specific tax issues, along with the applicable regulations.
The purpose of a Private Letter Ruling is to provide legal certainty for taxpayers regarding the tax implications of specific transactions before they are executed.
The information that must be reported includes a detailed statement of the facts of the case, the tax issues being addressed, relevant laws and regulations, and the taxpayer's specific position.
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