In April 2016, Dan is audited by the IRS for the year 2014. During the course of
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In April 2016, Dan is audited by the IRS for the year 2014. During the course of the audit, the agent discovers that Dan’s deductions for business travel and entertainment are unsubstantiated and a $600 deficiency assessment is proposed for the tax year 2014. The agent also examined some prior year returns. The agent discovers that Dan failed to report $40,000 of gross business income on his 2012 return. Gross income of $60,000 was reported in 2012. The agent also discovers that Dan failed to file a tax return in 2007. Will the statute of limitations prevent the IRS from issuing a deficiency assessment for 2014, 2012, or 2007? Explain.
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Federal Taxation 2017 Individuals
ISBN: 9780134420868
30th Edition
Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson