- 2 - Rules of Practice and Procedure. Respondent determined deficiencies in petitioner’s Federal income taxes for taxable years 2002 and 2003 in the amounts of $10,021.60 and $11,841.60, respectively. The issue for decision is whether petitioner was a personal service corporation in the tax years in question and accordingly subject to a special flat tax rate of 35 percent. Background This case was submitted fully stipulated pursuant to Rule 122. The stipulation of facts and the attached exhibits are incorporated herein by reference. At the time the petition was filed, petitioner’s place of business was in Syracuse, New York. Petitioner filed a Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, for the taxable years 2002 and 2003. At all times during 2002 and 2003, petitioner was incorporated under the laws of New York. Petitioner’s shares at the end of both of the years at issue were held as follows: Lawrence Apgar 122 shares James Oliver 50 shares Treasury shares 172 shares On Schedule E1 of the Form 1120, however, filed for taxable 1 Schedule E, Compensation of Officers, of Form 1120 requires the corporation to provide certain information, including the names of officers, and the percentage of corporation stock owned by each officer.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NextLast modified: November 10, 2007