Melinda Has Been Referred to You by One of Your

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Essay

Melinda has been referred to you by one of your clients. In the past, she has prepared her own income tax returns, but she has become overwhelmed by the increased complexity of the tax law. Consequently, Melinda wants you to prepare her return for calendar year 2018. In reviewing her 2017 return, you note that she has claimed as a deduction the entire cost of a business building that should have been capitalized and depreciated. What course of action should you follow?

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Definitions:

Dilemmas

Situations that require a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or mutually exclusive.

Crises

Periods of significant change or turmoil in an individual's or group's life, often prompting a need for major decisions or adjustments.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors that are considered appropriate in their society.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests an individual's behavior is both influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment.