Michael Joseph & Kathleen C. Joseph, Docket No. 6027-24, filed 8/8/25, want to unsettle with IRS. They claim when they signed the stip of settlement “they were completely ‘unaware of monetary figures’ and under duress to make a decision regarding going to trial or settlement. Additionally, petitioners allege that they had no confirmation of the exact amount that was owed, and that their understanding of the computations with respect to interest and deductions were not presented by respondent in a clear and concise manner.” Order, at p. 2.

Except Judge Christian N. (“Speedy”) Weiler finds the numbers IRS proposes are “entirely consistent with the terms of the settlement reached between the parties.” Order, at pp. 2-3.

Once again, those who need it won’t read it, and those who read it don’t need it.

The numbers are what it’s all about. You never settle until you agree on the numbers.