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

question 97

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

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