letter ruling

American  

noun

1. a written ruling sent by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service in response to a query concerning the application of the tax laws to a specific situation.

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Example Sentences

For example, in the same Fairfax County Courthouse where a Circuit Court judge just published an opinion letter ruling cash bail to be unconstitutional, other judges continue to impose cash bail.

From Washington Post

Wong posted on his Twitter account a copy of a letter ruling invalid his nomination as a candidate in the Nov. 24 local district council elections.

From Washington Times

District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C. agreed with Letter, ruling that Congress was “not engaged in a fishing expedition” and that Mazars must comply with the committee’s subpoena.

From Reuters

But KAR recently received a private letter ruling from the U.S.

From Reuters

Energy Future is still waiting for a private letter ruling from the IRS and still pursuing the tax-free spin as its first choice.

From The Wall Street Journal