Jenna, a paid preparer, is preparing a return for her neighbor and close friend, Gerald. Gerald wishes to claim the head of household filing status using his daughter, Sara, as a dependent. Jenna knows that Sara lived with Gerald's ex-wife (Sara's mother) all year. However, when she asked him about this, Gerald replied: "Oh, I understand that you have to ask that. Sara lived with me all year." Then he gave Jenna a knowing wink. Jenna should: Document her question and Gerald's answer and prepare the return claiming the filing status. Call Gerald's wife and verify that she will not file a return using the head of household status. Decline to prepare Gerald's return with the requested filing status. She may not ignore her personal knowledge, no matter what Gerald says. Obtain a signed statement from Gerald that he agrees to assume the risk of any consequences of the tax
Jenna, a paid preparer, is preparing a return for her neighbor and close friend, Gerald. Gerald wishes to claim the head of household filing status using his daughter, Sara, as a dependent. Jenna knows that Sara lived with Gerald's ex-wife (Sara's mother) all year. However, when she asked him about this, Gerald replied: "Oh, I understand that you have to ask that. Sara lived with me all year." Then he gave Jenna a knowing wink. Jenna should:
Document her question and Gerald's answer and prepare the return claiming the filing status.
Call Gerald's wife and verify that she will not file a return using the head of household status.
Decline to prepare Gerald's return with the requested filing status. She may not ignore her personal knowledge, no matter what Gerald says.
Obtain a signed statement from Gerald that he agrees to assume the risk of any consequences of the tax position claimed on the return.
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