Individual Income Taxes
43rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 1, Problem 26DQ
a.
To determine
Explain whether the given inquiry have any relevance to the state income tax.
b.
To determine
Explain the preparer’s response, in case taxpayer’s wants to unanswer this question.
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Individual Income Taxes
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