Which of the following statements about the Statements on Standards for Tax Services is true?

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According to the Statements on Standards for Tax Services, a CPA may rely on information provided by the taxpayer without verifying the reliability of that information if reasonable inquiries are made where the information furnished appears to be incorrect. However, the CPA cannot ignore information that seems incorrect or inconsistent without getting clarification from the taxpayer. Option A is incorrect because the CPA is not required to report past errors but has a duty to correct current errors. Option C is incorrect because the CPA should recommend the most appropriate position based on their professional judgement, but they cannot promote illegal or unethical tax evasion. Option D is incorrect because a CPA may use a taxpayer's estimates but should verify them and not blindly rely on them.

Which of the Following Statements About the Statements on Standards