- 3 - On or about August 26, 1996, respondent received from petitioner his joint Federal income tax return for 1995. Petitioner reported negative taxable income and no tax due. On or about April 15, 1997, respondent received from petitioner his joint Federal income tax return for 1996. Petitioner listed his income tax liability as $4,040. This liability was attributable to one of petitioner’s children ($73 reported on Form 8814), whose income tax liability petitioner elected to report on petitioner’s return, and to self-employment tax ($3,967). Petitioner reported zero taxable income. On or about April 15, 1998, respondent received from petitioner his joint Federal income tax return for 1997. Petitioner listed his income tax liability as $8,121. This liability was attributable to one of petitioner’s children ($98 reported on Form 8814), whose income tax liability petitioner elected to report on petitioner’s return, and to self-employment tax ($8,023). Petitioner reported zero taxable income. On June 3, 1999, respondent sent petitioner a statutory notice of deficiency for 1994. Respondent determined a $5,387 deficiency and a $1,077.40 penalty pursuant to section 6662(a) for 1994. Petitioner received this notice of deficiency and responded to it with a 15-page letter containing frivolous and groundless arguments.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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