SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
43rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357391723
Author: Maloney
Publisher: Cengage
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Tax preparers often have a difference of opinion with their clients as to how some transactions should be treated on a tax return. If a client of yours does not wish to report information on their tax return that you feel should be reported, how would you handle the situation? Write in at least 300 words with two scholarly sources.
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- After Bill and Mercedes' tax return was selected for audit, Bill read on the Internet speculation that filing a paper tax return (instead of filing electronically) and extending a tax return deadline decrease the chance of IRS audit. Bill has convinced Mercedes that they need to use these strategies in the future and look for other ways to avoid audit. Questions for discussion include: 1. What are the timing requirements for filing a tax return and paying taxes owed? 2. Does Bill's action likely violate any IRS regulation? 3. If Bill's action does not violate IRS rules, it is ethical? Please make sure to respond to other students' discussion answers, especially if they have a different point of view than yours.arrow_forwardremedy in recovering the overwithholding? a. Claim the overwithholding as tax credit for the year b. File for a tax refund with BIR c. File for a civil suit against the erring client d. Collect the overwithheld amount from the clientarrow_forward(1) Go to taxalmanac.org, and use the website to find 61(a). What is defined in this Code Section? Is the definition broad or narrow? (2) Go to legalbitstream.com, and find the case in which Mark Spitz, the former Olympic gold medalist, is the petitioner. Answer the following questions about the case: a. What tax years are at issue in the case? b. In what year was the case decided? c. Did the court decide in favor of Mr. Spitz or the IRS? d. Were any penalties imposed on Mr. Spitz? Why or why not?arrow_forward
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