If a Tax Deficiency Is Attributable to Fraud, the Negligence

question 9

True/False

If a tax deficiency is attributable to fraud, the negligence penalty will not be imposed.

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Definitions:

§179 Expense Deduction

The §179 expense deduction allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment or software purchased or financed during the tax year, subject to certain limits.

Earned Income

Income derived from active participation in a business or wage-earning employment.

Transportation Costs

Expenses incurred for transporting goods or individuals from one location to another.

Deductible

An amount that can be subtracted from an individual's gross income or insurance claim, reducing the taxable income or payable sum.