Individual Income Taxes
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ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 2, Problem 10DQ
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State some relevant tax issues faced by Person S while ascertaining whether to request a letter ruling.
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Individual Income Taxes
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