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In connection with the taxpayer penalty for substantial understatement of tax liability, what defenses (if any) are available?

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Last year, Ned's property tax deduction on his residence was $22,500. Although he lives in the same house, he tells his CPA that this year's taxes will be only $7,500. The CPA can use this estimate in computing Ned's itemized deductions, under the Statements of Standards for Tax Services.

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The AICPA's Statements on Standards for Tax Services must be followed its members; they are more than merely advisory.

Yin-Li is the preparer of the Form 1120 for Cloves Corporation. On the return, Cloves claimed a deduction that the IRS later disallowed on audit. Compute the tax preparer penalty that could be assessed against Yin-Li in each of the following independent situations.

The taxpayer can avoid a valuation penalty for overstating the value of the charitable contribution of an artwork by showing that the deduction claimed was based on a qualified ____________________.

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

Arnold made a charitable contribution of property that he valued at $70,000. He deducted this amount as an itemized deduction on his tax return. The IRS can show that the actual value of the property is $50,000. Arnold is in the 35% income tax bracket. Determine Arnold's amount due for both tax and any penalty.

Leo underpaid his taxes by $250,000. Portions of the underpayment were attributable to negligence ($90,000) and to civil fraud ($160,000). Compute the total penalties incurred.

Concerning a taxpayer's requirement to make quarterly estimated tax payments:

Circular 230 applies to all tax practitioners. This includes attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents, even though each of the groups has its own code of conduct.

Maria and Miguel Blanco are in the midst of negotiating a divorce. Because both parties are unwilling to share any current financial information, their joint Form 1040 for 2011 is not filed until October 31, 2012, when the respective divorce attorneys forced them to cooperate. The Blancos should not be subject to any Federal late-filing penalties, because of the reasonable cause exception.

The usual three-year statute of limitations on additional tax assessments applies in the following situation(s) .

Does the tax preparer enjoy an "attorney-client privilege" of confidentiality with his or her clients?