- 8 - In order to reflect the foregoing, An order of dismissal and decision will be entered. pursuant to sec. 6673(a). In the exercise of our discretion, however, we decline to award a penalty in this case. Nevertheless, petitioner is advised that sec. 6673(a)(1) authorizes the Tax Court to require a taxpayer to pay to the United States a penalty not in excess of $25,000 whenever it appears that proceedings have been instituted or maintained by the taxpayer primarily for delay or that the taxpayer's position in such proceeding is frivolous or groundless.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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