please answer within 30 minutes....... Mel recently received a 30-day letter from the IRS.Although his tax return being audited has severalpotential large issues (potential tax consequences of$70,000 - $80,000), the IRS agent auditing his returnonly identified one item that will require a modestadjustment of $10,000. Mel feels strongly that the$10,000 adjustment would not hold up in court andwas surprised that the IRS agent did not identifysome of the other potential larger issues. What areMel's choices with respect to the 30-day letter andwhat factors should influence his decisions?

Solution :- Given, Mel Recently received a 30-day letter from the IRS. Potential tax consequences of…

Answered: Mel recently received a 30-day letter…

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