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 2015.In reviewing her 2014 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:

Health Insurance

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Adverse Selection

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Free Markets

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