A Taxpayer's Return Is Audited and Additional Taxes Are Assessed

question 56

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer's return is audited and additional taxes are assessed. The IRS also asserts that a negligence penalty should be assessed. The taxpayer concurs with the additional $15,000 tax liability; $7,000 of this amount is attributable to negligence. What is the amount of the penalty for negligence?

• A)$700
• B)$1,400
• C)$5,600
• D)$1,750

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