For the 2016 Tax Returns, Indicate When the Statute of Limitation

question 94

Essay

For the 2016 tax returns, indicate when the statute of limitation expires and why.
a. Phoenix filed his tax return on February 28, 2017.
b. Jill and Randy filed their tax return on August 16, 2017.
c. Although required to file, Catherine chose not to file a tax return this year because she was expecting a tax refund and could not pull together all the information needed to file the return.
d. Jerry filed his tax return on May 22, 2017 but has accidentally underreported his taxable income by 30%.

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Definitions:

Receipts

Documents that acknowledge the receiving of goods, services, or payments, serving as proof of transaction or payment.

Disbursements

Payments made by a business or organization, typically involving the payment of cash expenditures, payroll, or other financial outflows.

Revenue

The total amount of money earned from the sale of goods and services before any expenses are subtracted.

Cash Basis

A method of accounting that records transactions when cash is received or paid out rather than when they are incurred.