- 2 - Respondent determined a deficiency in petitioner’s Federal income tax of $1,601 for the taxable year 2001.1 After concessions,2 the issue for decision is whether petitioner must include in his gross income gambling winnings of $44,833 for taxable year 2001.3 The amount of petitioner’s Social Security benefits received during taxable year 2001 that must be included in his 2001 gross income is a computational matter and will be resolved by our decision on the unreported gambling income issue. Background 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. Petitioner resided in Flat Rock, North Carolina, on the date the petition was filed in this case. 1At trial, respondent conceded that the amount of the deficiency for taxable year 2001 set forth in the notice of deficiency was not correct. Instead, respondent claims that the correct deficiency is $1,046. 2At trial, respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to Schedule A deductions for taxable year 2001 of $44,833 and $500 for gambling losses and charitable contributions, respectively. 3If the $44,833 gambling winnings are included in petitioner’s gross income, he must also include Social Security benefits received of $8,690 in his gross income for taxable year 2001 pursuant to sec. 86.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next
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