Catherine LaRosa v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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Case overview

Case Number:

24-2034

Court:

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. October 22, 2025

    Widow Not Liable For Husband's Tax Debt, 4th Circ. Told

    An 80-year-old widow whose husband was imprisoned after hiding more than $20 million from the IRS told the Fourth Circuit that he was "abusive and controlling" and that she shouldn't have to pay the millions of dollars they jointly owe, despite contrary claims by the government.

  2. September 10, 2025

    Widow Must Repay IRS Refund Interest, US Tells 4th Circ.

    An 80-year-old widow whose husband was imprisoned after hiding more than $20 million from the IRS should have to pay the agency millions of dollars for interest it mistakenly refunded the couple but which they never repaid, the U.S. government told the Fourth Circuit on Wednesday.

  3. July 11, 2025

    Widow Asks 4th Circ. For Innocent Spouse Tax Relief

    An 80-year-old widow whose husband went to jail for filing false tax returns asked the Fourth Circuit to overturn a U.S. Tax Court ruling finding her liable for interest payments related to the couple's millions of dollars in tax debt.