Jayne and Jon Jointly File a Tax Return This Year

question 22

Essay

Jayne and Jon jointly file a tax return this year. Jayne fraudulently reports two expenses on Schedule C: $2,000 and $2,500. The IRS audits the return, assesses a $1,050 deficiency, and begins collection efforts two years after the timely filing by Jayne and Jon. What must Jon do to be relieved of the $1,050 tax liability?

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