A Tax Return Preparer (TRP) Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A tax return preparer (TRP) is:

• A) Necessarily a CPA as required by the IRS.
• B) Not subject to any kind of penalty as he/she prepares return on behalf of taxpayer.
• C) Any person who prepares tax returns gratuitously.
• D) Any person who prepares tax return for compensation.

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Definitions:

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The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill or knowledge area.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, exploring the effects of perceived power and authority in a simulated prison environment.

Tyrannical

Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way; often associated with dictatorial leadership.

Stanley Milgram

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