IRS–GoC communications regarding Brad Birkenfeld relevations in 2008.
Submitted | June 20, 2013 |
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From: Martin McGreal
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Please provide all communications between the IRS and the Government of Canada wherein the subject of Brad Birkenfeld’s revelations and documentation as it relates to Canada is discussed for the period January 2008–December 2008.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Martin McGreal
From: Internal Revenue Service
The request has been rejected, with the agency stating that the information or document(s) requested are exempt from disclosure.
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To Whom It May Concern:
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