In which of the following cases does a taxpayer hold the right torefuse toanswer inquiries that are made by the IRS in a criminal setting?
A)The taxpayer would suffer a monetary loss by answering a criminal inquiry.
B)The nature of the crime is not severe.
C)The taxpayer is confident that a conviction will be obtained.
D)The taxpayer would suffer a loss of some constitutional right by answering a criminal inquiry.

Question

In which of the following cases does a taxpayer hold the right torefuse toanswer inquiries that are made by the IRS in a criminal setting?
A)The taxpayer would suffer a monetary loss by answering a criminal inquiry.
B)The nature of the crime is not severe.
C)The taxpayer is confident that a conviction will be obtained.
D)The taxpayer would suffer a loss of some constitutional right by answering a criminal inquiry.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The taxpayer has the right to refuse to answer inquiries by the IRS in a criminal setting if answering would lead to self-incrimination, which is protected under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This is a constitutional right, and loss of such a right is a valid ground for refusal.

In Which of the Following Cases Does a Taxpayer Hold