The IRS Will Issue a Ruling

question 62

Multiple Choice

The IRS will issue a ruling

• A) only if regulations have been issued on the subject.
• B) on a completed transaction for which a return has been filed.
• C) to clarify the tax treatment of a transaction.
• D) on prospective transactions only.

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