Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

Identify which of the following statements is false.

A) If the taxpayer and the appeals officer fail to reach agreement, the IRS issues a 90- day letter.
B) Appeals officers usually have the operating authority to settle disputes with taxpayers based on the "hazards of litigation."
C) A Technical Advice Memorandum may be requested by an IRS auditor if the transaction in question involves an especially complex tax issue.
D) When an appeals officer is dealing with an "appeals coordinated issue," he has the authority to settle with the taxpayer based on the "hazards of litigation."