- 2 - Addition to Tax Penalties Year Deficiency Sec. 6653(b)(1)1 Sec. 6663(a) 1988 $107,589 $83,609 --- 1989 70,297 --- $52,723 1990 147,326 --- 110,495 1991 77,606 --- 58,205 1992 13,927 --- 10,445 1In the notice of deficiency, respondent also determined an addition to tax for 1988 based on 50 percent of the interest due on the underpayment. However, that addition to tax was improperly determined since the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-647, sec. 1015(b)(2)(B), 102 Stat. 3568-3569, eliminated that addition to tax. After concessions,1 the issues for decision are: (1) Whether petitioners underreported their income for each year in issue; (2) whether any part of an underpayment for each year in issue is due to fraud; and (3) whether assessment of the alleged deficiencies is barred by the statute of limitations. Unless otherwise indicated, all section references are to the Internal Revenue Code in effect for the years in issue, and all Rule references are to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. Throughout this opinion, all amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar. 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. The petitioners, Robert G. Bacon (Mr. Bacon), and Barbara Bacon (Mrs. Bacon), are husband 1Respondent has conceded the deficiency for the year 1992.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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