Section 6662(b)(1) Penalties on Client-A Review

Given that in both the changes to Circular 230 paragraph 10.35 back in 2005 and the recent revisions to Section 6694, it seems appropriate to review the penalties that can be imposed on a taxpayer under this section, a section whose outlines of level of comfort in a position have borrowed in revising both of those provisions.  This week we look at §6662(b)(1)'s negligence and disregard of rules and regulations penalty, planning to look next at the substantial understatement provisions of §6662(b)(2).  The materials for this podcast can be found at http://www.edzollars.com/2007-06-29_Client_Side_Penalties.pdf .The podcast is sponsored by Leimberg Information Services, located on the web at www.leimbergservices.com .