- 15 - of his lawsuit with Allied consisted of payments to attorneys and consultants and expenses associated with maintaining an office. Petitioner’s Income Tax Returns for 1995 through 1999 On October 15, 1996, petitioner filed his Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for 1995. Attached to his income tax return was Form 8275, Disclosure Statement, in which petitioner stated: On November 17, 1995 I received a settlement amount by compromise of my Judgment owed to me by the State of Texas. In my settlement agreement I received $3,427,999 actual damages for personal/physical injury/sickness. * * * This settlement amount is nontaxable and not subject to tax. Additionally, with respect to petitioner’s interest in Green Capital, petitioner reported losses in the amount of $350,752. Petitioner’s return for 1995 showed no tax due. On August 13, 1997, petitioner filed his income tax return for 1996. On his return, petitioner reported receipt of $257,076 of annuity income, of which $95,088 was reported as taxable. Additionally, with respect to petitioner’s interest in Green Capital, petitioner reported losses in the amount of $190,943. Petitioner’s return for 1996 showed no tax due. On October 15, 1998, petitioner filed his income tax return for 1997. On his return, which was prepared by Hunter & Atkins, Inc. (Hunter & Atkins), petitioner reported receipt of $257,076 of annuity income, of which $95,088 was reported as taxable. Attached to his return was Form 8275, in which petitioner stated:Page: Previous 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Next
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