A Taxpayer Who Knowingly Signs a Joint Return on Which

question 19

True/False

A taxpayer who knowingly signs a joint return on which his spouse has failed to report her income is liable for any tax assessments made by the IRS on that income.

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Definitions:

Legal Persons

Entities that have legal rights and obligations, including the capability to own property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued, can be either individuals or organizations such as corporations.

Personal Jurisdiction

The legal authority of a court over the parties to a lawsuit, based on their geographic or other relevant connections to the location where the court sits.

Service of Process

The procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party (such as a defendant), court, or administrative body, thus allowing them to respond to the proceeding.

Montana

A state located in the Western United States, known for its vast wilderness areas and Rocky Mountain landscapes.