In which of the following cases does a taxpayer hold the right to refuse to answer 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 crime is not severe.
C) The taxpayer is confident to obtain a conviction.
D) The taxpayer would suffer a loss of some constitutional right by answering a criminal inquiry.

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According to the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, a taxpayer is protected from self-incrimination in a criminal setting. If the taxpayer believes that answering an inquiry made by the IRS in a criminal setting would lead to a loss of some constitutional right, they may refuse to answer the inquiry. This right is not based on the severity of the crime, the potential monetary loss, or the likelihood of conviction.

In Which of the Following Cases Does a Taxpayer Hold