Question 1

The IRS targets high-income individuals for an audit rate that is much higher than that of the general populace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter.
-Substantial understatement of a tax.

Accepted Answer

A)  Taxpayer penalty
B)  Tax preparer penalty
C)  Appraiser's penaltyD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 3

Linwell underpaid his taxes by $250,000. Portions of the underpayment were attributable to negligence ($210,000) and to civil fraud ($40,000). Compute the total penalties incurred.

Accepted Answer

If the underpayment is partial...

Question 4

The Statements on Standards for Tax Services are issued by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   IRS.
B)   AICPA.
C)   ABA.
D)   SEC.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

IRS computers use document matching programs for both individuals and business taxpayers to keep the audit rate low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A negligence penalty is assessed when the taxpayer is found to have not made a reasonable attempt to comply with the tax law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter.
-Failure to file a tax return.

Accepted Answer

A)  Taxpayer penalty
B)  Tax preparer penalty
C)  Appraiser's penaltyD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

According to the IRS, the annual "Tax Gap" totals about $ billion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the IRS, the annual "Tax...

Question 9

In the case of bad debts and worthless securities, the statute of limitations on claims for refund is three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Maria's AGI last year was $95,000. To avoid a penalty, her estimated tax payments and withholdings for this year must equal the lesser of ____________________ percent of last year's taxes or ____________________ percent of this year's taxes.

Accepted Answer

100, 90
on...

Question 11

Describe the potential outcomes to a party who provides information to the IRS under the informant or whistleblower program.

Accepted Answer

An informant may qualify for a discretio...

Question 12

The Statements on Standards for Tax Services apply to members of the AICPA, a state bar association, and all Enrolled Agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Tax Practice and Ethics

Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter. -Substantial understatement of a tax.

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Maria's AGI last year was $95,000. To avoid a penalty, her estimated tax payments and withholdings for this year must equal the lesser of percent of last year's taxes or percent of this year's taxes.

Correct Answer
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100, 90
on...
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Describe the potential outcomes to a party who provides information to the IRS under the informant or whistleblower program.

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An informant may qualify for a discretio...
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A negligence penalty is assessed when the taxpayer is found to have not made a reasonable attempt to comply with the tax law.

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In the case of bad debts and worthless securities, the statute of limitations on claims for refund is three years.

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The Statements on Standards for Tax Services are issued by the:

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The IRS targets high-income individuals for an audit rate that is much higher than that of the general populace.

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The Statements on Standards for Tax Services apply to members of the AICPA, a state bar association, and all Enrolled Agents.

Correct Answer
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Linwell underpaid his taxes by $250,000. Portions of the underpayment were attributable to negligence ($210,000) and to civil fraud ($40,000). Compute the total penalties incurred.

Correct Answer
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If the underpayment is partial...
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According to the IRS, the annual "Tax Gap" totals about $ billion.

Correct Answer
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Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter. -Failure to file a tax return.

Correct Answer
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IRS computers use document matching programs for both individuals and business taxpayers to keep the audit rate low.

Correct Answer
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Exam 26: Tax Practice and Ethics

Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter. -Substantial understatement of a tax.

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Maria's AGI last year was $95,000. To avoid a penalty, her estimated tax payments and withholdings for this year must equal the lesser of ____________________ percent of last year's taxes or ____________________ percent of this year's taxes.

Correct Answerverified100, 90on...View AnswerShow Answer

Describe the potential outcomes to a party who provides information to the IRS under the informant or whistleblower program.

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A negligence penalty is assessed when the taxpayer is found to have not made a reasonable attempt to comply with the tax law.

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In the case of bad debts and worthless securities, the statute of limitations on claims for refund is three years.

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The Statements on Standards for Tax Services are issued by the:

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The IRS targets high-income individuals for an audit rate that is much higher than that of the general populace.

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The Statements on Standards for Tax Services apply to members of the AICPA, a state bar association, and all Enrolled Agents.

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Linwell underpaid his taxes by $250,000. Portions of the underpayment were attributable to negligence ($210,000) and to civil fraud ($40,000). Compute the total penalties incurred.

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According to the IRS, the annual "Tax Gap" totals about $ billion.

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Match each of the following tax penalties with the type of tax penalty as specified by the Code. A letter can be used more than once. The correct solution may include more than one letter. -Failure to file a tax return.

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IRS computers use document matching programs for both individuals and business taxpayers to keep the audit rate low.

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Maria's AGI last year was $95,000. To avoid a penalty, her estimated tax payments and withholdings for this year must equal the lesser of percent of last year's taxes or percent of this year's taxes.

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100, 90
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