The IRS Audits Kiara's Current-Year Individual Return and Determines That

question 26

Essay

The IRS audits Kiara's current-year individual return and determines that, among other errors, she negligently did not report dividend income of $10,000. The deficiency with respect to the dividends is $2,800. The IRS argues for an additional $12,000 deficiency for various other errors that do not involve negligence. What is Kiara's negligence penalty for the $14,800 in deficiencies?

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Definitions:

Federal Securities Regulation

Federal securities regulation consists of U.S. laws and rules that regulate the creation, registration, purchase, and sale of securities, aimed at protecting investors and ensuring market integrity.

Interstate Commerce

Refers to trade, traffic, or transportation involving the movement of goods, services, money, or persons from one state to another, regulated by the federal government.

Rule 10b-5

A regulation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which prohibits deceit, misrepresentations, and fraud in connection with the purchase or sale of securities.

Registered Security

A financial security whose owner is registered with the issuing company, ensuring the owner's claim to future dividends or proceeds from sales.