Latka Novatny Gave You the Following Information to Use in the Preparation

question 69

Essay

Latka Novatny gave you the following information to use in the preparation of his current year's tax return:
In addition,he received $40,000 from a relative for whom he had worked previously.You have researched whether the $40,000 should be classified as a gift or compensation and are confident that substantial authority exists for classifying it as a gift.What tax compliance issues should you consider in deciding whether to report or exclude the $40,000?

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