Lydia and John Wickham Filed Jointly in Year 1

question 33

Multiple Choice

Lydia and John Wickham filed jointly in year 1.They divorced in year 2.In late year 2,the IRS discovered that the Wickham's underpaid their year 1 taxes by $2,000.Both Lydia and John worked in year 1 and received equal income but John had $2,000 less tax withheld than did Lydia.Who is legally liable for the tax underpayment?

• A) Lydia.
• B) John.
• C) Both Lydia and John.
• D) Neither Lydia nor John.

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Definitions:

Canines

Sharp, pointed teeth located towards the front of an animal's mouth, used primarily for tearing food.

Incisors

The sharp, chisel-shaped front teeth that are used for cutting food. In humans, there are four incisors in each jaw.

Large Intestine

The large intestine is the final section of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for water absorption and the formation of feces.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where initial digestion of food occurs.