- 2 - 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. At the time he filed the petition, petitioner resided in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Petitioner is a self-employed motivational speaker. Petitioner filed his Federal tax return for 1999, reporting $16,020 in gross receipts and claiming the following deductions on Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business: Expense Amount Car and truck expenses $5,781 Insurance (other than health) 984 Legal and professional services 1,000 Office expense 250 Rent or lease a. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment 900 b. Other business property 1,524 Other expenses a. Telephone 1,500 b. Business supplies 1,500 c. Credit card payments 1,200 d. Cellular telephone 1,250 Total 15,889 On May 14, 2002, respondent issued a notice of deficiency to petitioner for 1999 determining an income tax deficiency of $3,438 after denying petitioner’s claimed deduction for Schedule C expenses. On August 12, 2002, petitioner timely filed a petition with the Court disputing respondent’s determination.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next
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