A Taxpayer Can Avoid a Substantial Understatement of Tax Penalty

question 50

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer can avoid a substantial understatement of tax penalty:

• A)if the position is frivolous and disclosed on the tax return.
• B)if the position has a realistic possibility of being sustained by the IRS or courts.
• C)if there is substantial authority to support the position.
• D)if the position has a reasonable basis and is not disclosed on the tax return.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Moral Hazard

A condition in which a person can benefit, usually financially, by acting unethically or immorally, i.e., the person is tempted to be less than honest and ethical. An insurance term. A moral hazard exists when executive compensation is heavily based on the market price of the company’s stock.

Arbitrage

The practice of taking advantage of price differences in different markets to make a profit.

Money Markets

Financial markets focused on short-term borrowing and lending with maturities of less than one year, dealing in instruments like Treasury bills and commercial paper.

Short-Term Debt

Borrowings that are due to be paid back within a short period, typically less than one year.