-2- Additions to Tax Year Sec. 6653(a)(1) Sec. 6653(a)(2) Sec. 6659 1982 $789 $18,278 $4,732 1983 540 10,545 3,242 Following a concession by respondent,1 the issues for decision are: (1) Whether Hyman S. Zfass (petitioner) is liable for additions to tax under section 6653(a)(1) and (2) for 1982 and 1983, and (2) whether petitioner is liable for additions to tax under section 6659 for 1982 and 1983. All section references are to the Internal Revenue Code for the years under consideration. All Rule references are to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. FINDINGS OF FACT Some of the facts have been stipulated and are so found. The stipulation of facts and the attached exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference. Background Petitioners, husband and wife, resided in Richmond, Virginia, at the time they filed their petition. Petitioners timely filed 1 The parties have stipulated that Mrs. Zfass was not involved in the purchase of the partnership interest involved herein and was unaware of the substantial understatements on the 1982 and 1983 tax returns. Respondent concedes that Mrs. Zfass is an innocent spouse for both years in issue and hence not liable for any of the additions to tax involved herein.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next
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