Taxpayer M Defrauded the U

question 28

Multiple Choice

Taxpayer M defrauded the U.S.Government by understating her tax by $12,000 in 2011.If the IRS is able to prove civil fraud in this case, M may have to pay a penalty of

• A)$600
• B)$1,000
• C)$6,000
• D)$9,000
• E)$12,000

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Continuity

The psychological principle that experiences or developments are gradual and cumulative rather than consisting of distinct and separate stages.

Pattern

A recognizable repetition of elements or designs, often identified in nature, human behavior, or manufactured objects.

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A visual perception principle distinguishing an object (the figure) from its surrounding area (the ground).

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