The Tax Authority has the power to make an assessment, to the best of its judgment, in all but one of the following circumstances: A.Where the taxpayer has not filed a return B.When the tax authority has to compare previous tax returns filed by the taxpayer to industry standards in making their assessment C.When documents exist to accurately compute the tax liability D.If the department considers that the taxpayer has not declared all of their revenue

The Tax Authority has the power to make an assessment, to the best of its judgment, in all but one of the following circumstances: A.Where the taxpayer has not filed a return B.When the tax authority has to compare previous tax returns filed by the taxpayer to industry standards in making their assessment C.When documents exist to accurately compute the tax liability D.If the department considers that the taxpayer has not declared all of their revenue

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter26: Tax Practice And Ethics

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If a U.S. Tax Court agrees with the taxpayer on appeal that the IRS position was largely unjustified, which of the following is correct? The taxpayer must still pay administrative and litigation costs. The taxpayer may recover administrative but not litigation costs. The taxpayer may recover litigation but not administrative costs. To be eligible to recover some of the administrative and litigation costs, the taxpayer must have tried to resolve the case administratively, including going through the appeals process, and must have given the IRS the information necessary to resolve the case. None of the above.
According to the AICPA's Statements on Standards for Tax Services, what duties does the tax practitioner owe the client? (If an input field is not used leave the input field(s) empty.) not to disclose tax-related errors without the client's consent. to inform the client of corrective measures to be taken. C to inform the client of errors in a previously filed tax return. to inform the client of how the client can avoid a penalty through disclosure. to inform the client of the potential adverse consequences of a tax return position. to inquire of the client when information provided by him or her appears incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent on its face. to inquire of the client when the client must satisfy conditions to take a deduction. to instruct the client to file an extension based on refunds that are expected. to instruct the client whether or not to file a tax return.
The Tax Administration has the right to refuse to provide evidence of the source (s) of income used for a best judgement assessment if requested by the Tax Appeal authority. Is the statment True or False?
Which of the following statements is correct? a.The taxpayer has the right to object to a tax assessment anytime after receiving an Assessment Notice. b.The taxpayer must state the grounds of objection in his/her Notice of Objection c.The Tax Commissioner must accept a Return once it is filed on time. d.The Taxpayer has the right to object to an assessment within the timeframe specified on the Assessment Notice.
Indicate whether the following statements are "True" or "False" regarding the administrative powers of the IRS. a. If the taxpayer meets the record-keeping requirement and substantiates income and deductions properly, the IRS bears the burden of proof in establishing a tax deficiency during litigation. b. The Code permits the IRS to assess a deficiency and to demand payment for the tax. However, no assessment or effort to collect the tax may be made until 30 days after a statutory notice of a deficiency (a 30-day letter) is issued. c. If the taxpayer neglects or refuses to pay the tax after receiving the demand for payment, a lien in favor of the IRS is placed on all property (realty and personalty, tangible and intangible) belonging to the taxpayer.
For each of the following situations, indicate the amount of the penalty that could be imposed on the tax return preparer: a. A tax return preparer understates the taxpayer's tax liability with a frivolous position and does not disclose the position. The greater of $ percent of the income derived by the tax preparer for an undisclosed unrealistic position. or b. A tax return preparer fails to furnish his identifying number. c. A tax return preparer aids a taxpayer (an individual) in understating a tax liability. d. A tax return preparer endorses and cashes a client's tax refund check.
Which of the following may be relied on and cited as authority for a tax position taken on a client's return? A. A section from the Form 1120 instructions B. Revenue Ruling C. A section from the CCH Master Tax Guide
Statements of procedures that affect the rights and obligations of taxpayers or the public in general with respect to the application of the tax laws or tax information which should be a matter of public knowledge are released as: a. Revenue Rulings b. Technical Advice Memoranda c. Private Letter Rulings d. None of the above
The Internal Revenue Service may impose intermediate sanctions on a tax- exempt organization that gives an officer: A) Excessive compensation. B) More than the fair rental value for property owned by the officer. C) A bargain on the sale of assets. D) All of the above are transactions that may result in intermediate sanctions.
Which of the following is not true? O A taxpayer must obtain approval or consent of the IRS to change their taxable year once adopted. O In certain cases, a taxpayer may change their method of accounting because automatic consent has been provided in an applicable revenue procedure. O A taxpayer's method of accounting must clearly reflect income. A taxpayer must obtain approval or consent of the IRS to adopt a method of accounting for a new trade or business.
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