Linda's Individual Tax Return for the Current Year Is Subject

question 27

Essay

Linda's individual tax return for the current year is subject to an IRS audit. The IRS assesses a $10,000 deficiency, $4,000 of which is due to Linda's negligence. What is Linda's negligence penalty?

---

Definitions:

Prison Guards

Individuals responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a correctional facility.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon whereby individuals reduce their effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, due to perceived diffusion of responsibility.

Audience Effect

The impact on an individual's performance when they are aware they are being observed by others.

Co-action Effect

A phenomenon where the presence of others engaged in the same task can improve individual performance.