Chapter 1, Problem 41DQ

Tax preparers often have a difference of opinion with their clients as to how some transactions should be treated on a tax return. If a client of yours does not wish to report information on their tax return that you feel should be reported, how would you handle the situation? Write in at least 300 words with two scholarly sources.

Your qualitative answers should be written in full sentences with depth to your responses when needed. For questions and problems requiring computations, you need to share your supporting calculations. 1a. Jim files his return one month after the due date and pays the remaining $8,000 of tax owed by him. What are his delinquency penalties? 1b.  Why is income-shifting considered such a major tax planning concept?  1c.  Olivia is being audited by the IRS. The revenue agent determines that certain expenses that were deducted on her return are not valid, and he accordingly makes adjustments to her tax liability. Upon receipt of her 30-day letter, she phones you, a CPA, for advice regarding possible future action on the matter. What options would you discuss with Olivia? 1d.  Compute the taxable income for 2020 under each of the following circumstances:     Jim is married and files a joint return. Jim and his wife have two dependent children. They have adjusted gross income of $30,000 and…

You are assisting a client with a transaction that produces a most favorable tax result. The client told you the outcome is dependent on one court case. What should you do? a. Nothing. Your due diligence obligations allow you to rely in good faith on information furnished to you by the client; you are permitted to rely on the client's judgment. 6. Check with the client's auditor to ensure the numbers are valid; then you can recalculate intended tax benefits. c. Help the client by getting a head start on the tax return presentation of the transaction; the better the presentation, the less likely it will be audited by the IRS. d. Analyze the case to make sure the holding has not been reversed, the client's facts are similar to those described in the case, and the law cited in the case is still valid.