Your Authors Suggest a Four-Step Process for Developing an Ethical

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Essay

Your authors suggest a four-step process for developing an ethical framework.Identify and explain each of the four steps.

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Definitions:

Tax Treatment

The specific way tax laws apply to different types of income, expenses, and individuals.

Tax Authority

The governmental body responsible for administering and collecting taxes within a specific jurisdiction.

Circular 230

Regulations promulgated by the U.S. Treasury Department governing practice before the IRS by attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals.

Paid Preparers

Paid Preparers are professionals hired to prepare, calculate, and file tax returns on behalf of individuals or businesses.