In Connection with Facilitating the Function of the IRS in the Administration

question 105

Essay

In connection with facilitating the function of the IRS in the administration of the tax laws, comment on the utility of the following:
a. An increase in the amount of the standard deduction.
b. Dollar and percentage limitations on the deduction of personal casualty losses in Federally declared disaster areas.
c. Availability of interest and penalties for taxpayer noncompliance.

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