Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the unauthorized practice of law?
A)Taxpayers may not represent themselves in Tax Court.
B)A CPA cannot express a legal opinion on a non-tax matter.
C)A CPA cannot draft wills or trust instruments.
D)Both b and c are correct.

Question

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the unauthorized practice of law?
A)Taxpayers may not represent themselves in Tax Court.
B)A CPA cannot express a legal opinion on a non-tax matter.
C)A CPA cannot  draft wills or trust  instruments.
D)Both b and c are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

B) A CPA is generally not authorized to express legal opinions on non-tax matters because this could constitute the unauthorized practice of law. C) Similarly, drafting wills or trust instruments is typically considered the practice of law, and a CPA would be unauthorized to do so unless they also have a legal license.

Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT Regarding the Unauthorized