Lydia and John Wickham filed jointly in year 1. They divorced in year 2. Late in year 2, the IRS discovered that the Wickham's underpaid their year 1 taxes by $2,000. Both Lydia and John worked in year 1 and received equal income but John had $2,000 less tax withheld than did Lydia. Who is legally liable for the tax underpayment?
A) Lydia.
B) John.
C) Both Lydia and John.
D) Neither Lydia nor John.

Question

Lydia and John Wickham filed jointly in year 1. They divorced in year 2. Late in year 2, the IRS discovered that the Wickham's underpaid their year 1 taxes by $2,000. Both Lydia and John worked in year 1 and received equal income but John had $2,000 less tax withheld than did Lydia. Who is legally liable for the tax underpayment?
A) Lydia.
B) John.
C) Both Lydia and John.
D) Neither Lydia nor John.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because the couple filed a joint return both parties are responsible for paying the tax.

Lydia and John Wickham Filed Jointly in Year 1