Since regulations, revenue rulings, and acquiesced Tax Court decisions all lack judicial authority, an IRS agent would more easily be persuaded by reference to District Court and Circuit Court decisions.

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An agent must follow all IRS pronouncements, whereas the IRS (through its agents) will often dispute, or interpret in its own way, decisions of the courts.

Since Regulations, Revenue Rulings, and Acquiesced Tax Court Decisions All