Nolene Suspects That One of Her New Clients May Be

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Essay

Nolene suspects that one of her new clients may be intentionally underreporting his taxable income.What are the potential ramifications to her client of this behavior? What are the consequences to Nolene if she assists the client in underreporting income? Any advice for Nolene?

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Definitions:

Abuse

The act of mistreating or harming someone physically, emotionally, sexually, or psychologically in a way that causes trauma or injury.

Tarasoff Case

A landmark legal case that established the duty of mental health professionals to warn identifiable victims when their client makes a credible threat of violence towards them.

Mental Health Professionals

Licensed practitioners who assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, offering support and therapies according to individuals' needs.

Clients' Intended Victims

Pertains to individuals whom clients have targeted or plan to target in harmful or detrimental ways, often a focus in therapy or legal interventions to prevent harm.