Case $2-3$ Taxes and the Cannabis Business

"Hailey, come in$,"$ Harry said.

"Thank you, Harry," Hailey responded.

$"$Do you know why I asked to see you?"

$"$I$\text{'}$m not sure. Does it have something to do with the tax return for Weeds $\text{'}$R$\text{'}$ Us$?"$ asked Hailey.

"That's right," answered Harry.

$"$Is there a problem?" Hailey asked.

"Why would we risk our reputation by going along with the client's position?" Hailey asked.

partner in charge of the tax practice first thing on Monday morning. Hailey says she'll be there and returns to her office.

Assume you are in Hailey's position and answer the following questions.

What role might cognitive dissonance play in developing your position?

What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is$,$ what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?

What is at stake for the key parties?

What levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you?

What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to address? To whom should the argument be made? When and in what context?

$\{$Each Question response$/$answer should be a paragraph long. Answer$/$Response should be concise, contain topic sentences$($Organization$),$ complete sentences, and style$($fludity$)\}$

$\{$Don$\text{'}$t forget to review photo$\}$