In Which of the Following Cases Does a Taxpayer Hold

question 5

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases does a taxpayer hold the right to refuse to answer inquiries that are made by the IRS in a criminal setting?

• A) The taxpayer would suffer a monetary loss by answering a criminal inquiry.
• B) The nature of crime is not severe.
• C) The taxpayer is confident to obtain a conviction.
• D) The taxpayer would suffer a loss of some constitutional right by answering a criminal inquiry.

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