Exercise 9-8 [Auditing/Ethics]

In the process of completing a tax return, your client, Sam Rhodes. refused to provide evidence to support some rather large deductions for business travel, saying, "Oh, I don't know about receipts. Just put it down and if and when the IRS questions me, I'll worry about receipts then."

Write a letter to Mr. Rhodes explaining why you cannot prepare a tax return showing these deductions unless he can provide the receipts. Remember the importance of tact and diplomacy in an awkward situation such as this. Use the proper format, effective organization, and appropriate style. Invent any information you feel is necessary to make your letter complete.

Cite at least 3 external sources in your letter to provide background for Mr.Rhodes.