Taxation, 2013 Bar — Question MC-XIX

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Mr. A was preparing his income tax return and had some doubt on whether a commission he earned should be declared for the current year or for the succeeding year. He sought the opinion of his lawyer who advised him to report the commission in the succeeding year. He heeded his lawyer's advice and reported the commission in the succeeding year. The lawyer's advice turned out to be wrong; in Mr. A's petition against the BIR assessment, the court ruled against Mr. A. Is Mr. A guilty of fraud? (1%) (A) Mr. A is not guilty of fraud as he simply followed the advice of his lawyer (CIR v. CA, G.R. No. 119322, 4 June 1996). (B) Mr. A is guilty of fraud; he deliberately did not report the commission in the current year when he should have done so. (C) Mr. A's lawyer should pay the tax for giving the wrong advice. (D) Mr. A is guilty for failing to consult his accountant.

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