respectively. Respondent also determined additions to tax for the years 1990 and 1991 under section 6651(a)(1) in the amounts of $540 and $1,594, respectively, and under section 6654 in the amounts of $76 and $365, respectively. The issues for decision are: (1) Whether petitioner had unreported income in both years at issue; (2) whether petitioner failed to file timely Federal income tax returns for 1990 and 1991; and (3) whether petitioner underpaid his estimated taxes for the years 1990 and 1991. A few of the facts have been stipulated and are so found. The stipulation of facts and the exhibits received into evidence are incorporated herein by reference. Petitioner lived in Sparks, Nevada, at the time the petition in this case was filed. Background Petitioner did not file Federal income tax returns for 1990 and 1991 based upon his beliefs and his determination that he was not liable for any tax. During the years under consideration, petitioner lived in San Diego, California. Petitioner was employed by Hawthorne Machinery Co. (Hawthorne) in 1990 and was paid for his work. Copies of payroll checks to petitioner from Hawthorne in 1990 totaling $23,325.592 were received into evidence. Petitioner worked for Hawthorne for 3 months in 1991. Copies of payroll 2The statutory notice of deficiency makes an adjustment to petitioner's income for 1990 in the amount of $28,287 for "wages".Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 Next
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