3. Which of the following statements is not true about tax law sources? a. The Internal Revenue Code serves as the highest legislative authority for tax research, planning and compliance activities. b. Administrative tax law sources include regulations and revenue rulings. c. It is possible for the Tax Court to intentionally issue conflicting decisions. d. A Tax Court Regular decision has more authoritative weight than a Memo decision. e. None of the answers provided is correct.

3. Which of the following statements is not true about tax law sources? a. The Internal Revenue Code serves as the highest legislative authority for tax research, planning and compliance activities. b. Administrative tax law sources include regulations and revenue rulings. c. It is possible for the Tax Court to intentionally issue conflicting decisions. d. A Tax Court Regular decision has more authoritative weight than a Memo decision. e. None of the answers provided is correct.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

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Chapter12: Tax Administration And Tax Planning

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