Lydia and John Wickham Filed Jointly in Year 1

question 26

Multiple Choice

Lydia and John Wickham filed jointly in year 1. They divorced in year 2. In late year 2, the IRS discovered that the Wickham's underpaid their year 1 taxes by $2,000. Both Lydia and John worked in year 1 and received equal income but John had $2,000 less tax withheld than did Lydia. Who is legally liable for the tax underpayment?

• A) John.
• B) Lydia.
• C) Both Lydia and John.
• D) Neither Lydia nor John.

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