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Instructions:
Preparing Tax Returns For Your Client
Tax Research Paper
Assignment 1: Tax Research
Due Week 4 and worth 140 points
You are an accountant preparing tax returns for your client. After filing for taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has selected your client for an audit. The IRS disputed two items deducted in the tax returns filed by your client: travel expenses and entertainment expenses. After talking with your client, you are sure that your client is correct, and that the IRS’s position is not. You must provide a defense for the client that requires you to research the issues in order to render an educated opinion on a course of action for your client. Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Part 1:
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Prepare a defensible strategy for your client by using the six (6) steps in the tax research process.
Explain the tax laws that support your client’s claims for deducting the travel and entertainment expenses.
Create a fact-based argument that you plan to propose to the client as a defense of his / her position with the IRS.
Identify one circumstance that the IRS could use to discredit your client’s position.
Prepare a response to the IRS counter argument you identified above. Provide a rationale for how you arrived at the response.
Cite at least one (1) reference from the IRS website or related official publications to support your argument. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality academic sources. You have access to Strayer University’s Online Library at https://research.strayer.edu and campus University Library Research page at https://icampus.strayer.edu/library/research.
Part 2:
Write a one to two (1-2) page letter in which you:
Create a letter on behalf of the client that outlines the key arguments in support of their position. Base the letter on the fact-based research you performed in Part 1.
RUBRIC |
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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