A Taxpayer Can Avoid a Substantial Understatement of Tax Penalty

question 59

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer can avoid a substantial understatement of tax penalty:

• A)if the position is frivolous and disclosed on the tax return.
• B)if the position has a realistic possibility of being sustained by the IRS or courts.
• C)if the position is not frivolous and disclosed on the tax return.
• D)if the position has a reasonable basis and is disclosed on the tax return.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Disparate Impact

A form of discrimination that arises when an employer’s policy or practice appears to apply to everyone equally but its actual effect is that it disproportionately limits employment opportunities for a protected class.

At-Will Employment

At-will employment refers to an employment arrangement where either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time without providing a reason, subject to certain legal restrictions.

Illegal Reason

Refers to a motive or basis for action that is against the law or prohibited by legal statutes.

Sexual Harassment Claims

Legal allegations involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.