The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)implemented Circular 230 to Remedy Problems

question 10

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) implemented Circular 230 to remedy problems found with regard to the marketing of tax shelters thought to:

• A)have no other purpose than reducing taxes.
• B)have lower than 50% chance of success if challenged by the IRS.
• C)not be in accordance with the client's needs.
• D)create fictitious losses.
• E)All of the above

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