Taxpayers are forced to file appeals on issues that could have been resolved had the IRS set reasonable deadlines.

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She plans on calculating how much beginning on Aug. 25, the day after the jury delivered its verdict, but told both sides that she would delay considering evidence until after the companies file appeals.

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Even if the trial ends quickly, either side could file additional appeals to the state Supreme Court or the federal courts.

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Where relief is denied, the requesting spouse should promptly file an appeal with the IRS Appeals Office.

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Government lawyers did not file an appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday, though the expected move could come as soon as Friday.

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Whether or not the AMA appeals, the Journal and other news organizations will have to file Freedom of Information Act requests to gain access to the data.

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