The IRS Audits Kiara's Current-Year Individual Return and Determines That

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Essay

The IRS audits Kiara's current-year individual return and determines that, among other errors, she negligently did not report dividend income of $10,000. The deficiency with respect to the dividends is $2,800. The IRS argues for an additional $12,000 deficiency for various other errors that do not involve negligence. What is Kiara's negligence penalty for the $14,800 in deficiencies?

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Definitions:

Cost-Of-Living Adjustment

An increase in income or benefits designed to offset inflation and maintain the purchasing power of individuals, often applied to wages, salaries, and social security benefits.

Rate Of Inflation

The percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period, indicating the rate at which purchasing power is eroding.

Financing

The process of providing funds for business activities, making purchases, or investing, through mechanisms like loans, credit, or investment.

AFDC

Aid to Families with Dependent Children, a former federal assistance program in the United States designed to provide financial aid to children whose families had low or no income.