- 2 - Penalty Year Deficiency Sec. 6662(a) 2002 $11,459 $2,291.80 2003 12,491 2,498.20 2004 9,506 1,901.20 After concessions, the issues for decision are: (1) Whether for the years in issue petitioner may exclude from gross income wages earned while working in international waters; (2) whether for the years in issue petitioner may deduct at Federal per diem rates meal expenses that petitioner did not pay or incur; and (3) whether for the years in issue petitioner is subject to accuracy-related penalties pursuant to section 6662(a). Unless otherwise indicated, all section references are to the Internal Revenue Code in effect during the years in issue, and all Rule references are to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. FINDINGS OF FACT Some of the facts have been stipulated, and the stipulated facts are incorporated in our findings by this reference. Petitioner resided in Scotland, the United Kingdom, when he filed his petition. Petitioner is a citizen of the United States but resided in Scotland during the years in issue. Petitioner was employed at various times during the years in issue by Maersk Line, Ltd.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 NextLast modified: March 27, 2008