Linda's Individual Tax Return for the Current Year Is Subject

question 27

Essay

Linda's individual tax return for the current year is subject to an IRS audit. The IRS assesses a $10,000 deficiency, $4,000 of which is due to Linda's negligence. What is Linda's negligence penalty?

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