Asked by Nitin Bhogaraju on Jun 07, 2024

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Marco is an accountant who prepares his clients' tax returns. Nell is not an accountant, but she also prepares tax returns for clients. Under the Internal Revenue Code, liability for preparing a false return may be imposed on

A) Marco and Nell.
B) Marco only.
C) Nell only.
D) none of the choices.

Internal Revenue Code

The comprehensive body of tax laws and regulations governing the United States federal tax system.

False Return

A tax return that contains information that is knowingly incorrect, misleading, or incomplete.

Liability

A responsibility or obligation, legal or financial, that arises during the course of business operations.

  • Detail the legal ramifications prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code for generating or contributing to the generation of false tax filings.
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Reyna MartinezJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Internal Revenue Code does not limit liability for preparing a false return to licensed accountants. Both professionals and non-professionals who prepare tax returns for clients can be held liable if they prepare false returns, hence both Marco and Nell could be held liable.