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Kodak is a beginning tax researcher. He knows that the 1^st step of the research process is to get an understanding of the facts surrounding the transaction being researched. Describe the two basic types of facts, the sources of facts for a research project, and any advice that may help Kodak.

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A tax practitioner can avoid IRS penalty relating to a tax return position:

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 there is substantial authority to support the position.
D) if the position has a reasonable basis and is not disclosed on the tax return.
E) None of the choices are correct.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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An acquiescence indicates that the IRS lost a court case and that it has decided to follow the court's ruling in the future.

Kim has decided to litigate a tax issue with the IRS. Describe the trial level courts that Kim may use to litigate the case.

Which of the following is not a source of a tax practitioner's professional responsibilities?

The IRS DIF system checks each tax return for mathematical mistakes and errors.

A taxpayer can avoid an underpayment penalty if there is substantial authority that supports her tax return position.

Generally, code sections are arranged (grouped together) :

Andy filed a fraudulent 2018 tax return on May 1, 2019. The statute of limitations for IRS assessment on Andy's 2018 tax return should end:

Which of the following has the highest authoritative weight?

Lindy, a tax intern, is beginning her first tax research case for her employer. Her manager has given her a basic understanding of the facts and has identified the basic research question. Lindy is now ready to begin searching for relevant tax authorities. Describe the different types of research tools available to help a tax researcher locate relevant authority and identify which type may be especially useful for Lindy.

Temporary Regulations have more authoritative weight than revenue rulings.

Dominic earned $1,500 this year, and his employer withheld $200 of federal income tax from his salary. Assuming that Dominic is single, 30 years old, and will have zero tax liability this year, he:

Henry filed his 2018 tax return on May 15^th, 2019. The statute of limitations for IRS assessment on Henry's 2018 tax return should end:

Campbell was researching a tax issue and found a favorable Tax Court opinion and an IRC Code Section that appears to answer the question. Is she finished with the research process? If so, why? If not, what must she do?

Tina has a very complex tax return and it looks like she will not be able to file her tax return by its due date. When is her tax return due? What are Tina's options for paying her tax due and filing her tax return this year? What are the consequences if Tina does not file or pay her tax timely? Be specific.

Mary Ann is working on a pretty big research project. Her manager has alerted her to the possibility that some of her research questions are likely to be questions of fact, whereas others are likely to be questions of law. Explain the difference between the two types of questions and how this would influence her research.

The three basic types of IRS examinations are computer exams, office exams, and business exams.

Raul was researching an issue and found two Tax Court decisions issued within 6 months of each other, one for a taxpayer residing in California and the other for a taxpayer residing in New York whose rulings were inconsistent. Raul knows that the federal tax law does not differ by state and the issue was exactly the same in both cases. Raul is confused because he thought that a basic judicial doctrine was that a court is supposed to rule consistently. Name and describe this judicial doctrine that requires judicial consistency and discuss why the Tax Court may have intentionally ruled inconsistently in this example.

Josephine is considering taking a 6-month rotation in Paris for her job. Which type of authority may be especially helpful in determining the tax consequences of Josephine's job in Paris?