Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to Private

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with respect to Private Letter Rulings?

• A)Issued when a taxpayer wants to know the tax treatment of a specific tax situation.
• B)Can be relied upon by all taxpayers in a similar tax situation.
• C)Provides tax authority only to the taxpayer to whom it is issued.
• D)Both issued when a taxpayer wants to know the tax treatment of a specific tax situation and provides tax authority only to the taxpayer to whom it is issued.

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