The revenue agent who audited Ms. Hsui's Form 1040 discovered a $15,250 deduction that wasn't allowed by the tax law. The mproper deduction reduced Ms. Hsui's tax by $5,033. The total tax deficiency for the year under audit was $6,490. Required: . Compute the maximum penalty if the agent concludes that the improper deduction was due to Ms. Hsui's negligence in preparing the tax return. . Compute the maximum penalty if the agent concludes that the improper deduction represented Ms. Hsui's deliberate attempt to cheat the government by underpaying tax.

The revenue agent who audited Ms. Hsui's Form 1040 discovered a $15,250 deduction that wasn't allowed by the tax law. The mproper deduction reduced Ms. Hsui's tax by $5,033. The total tax deficiency for the year under audit was $6,490. Required: . Compute the maximum penalty if the agent concludes that the improper deduction was due to Ms. Hsui's negligence in preparing the tax return. . Compute the maximum penalty if the agent concludes that the improper deduction represented Ms. Hsui's deliberate attempt to cheat the government by underpaying tax.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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