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          provided correct and complete information to an adviser who has             
          expertise regarding the tax ramifications of the transactions               
          involved.  See Collins v. Commissioner, 857 F.2d 1383, 1386 (9th            
          Cir. 1988), affg. Dister v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 1987-217.              
          Here petitioner has failed to make that showing.  We conclude               
          that petitioner is liable for the accuracy-related penalties for            
          the years in issue.                                                         
               In view of the foregoing,                                              
                                             Decision will be entered                 
                                        under Rule 155.                               




























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