When Performing Step One of the Tax Research Process

question 22

Multiple Choice

When performing step one of the tax research process:

• A) The researcher generally can assume that the client's initial summary of the transaction is factually accurate and complete.
• B) The researcher must take into account the level of the client's tax knowledge.
• C) The client's motivation in undertaking the transaction is generally irrelevant.
• D) The researcher should presume that the client has some knowledge of the tax law.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The financial implication of not selecting the following best possibility when faced with a decision.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed, paid by borrowers to lenders.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution providing principal security and a modest interest rate.

Opportunity Cost

The deficit of potential benefits that could be reaped from alternative options when one is picked.