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ts19998

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The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Internal Revenue Service for the tax returns of U.S. citizens who have been identified as having ties to terrorist organizations. The IRS has declined to turn over the tax returns. Discuss the rights of the individuals and the authority of the two agencies.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an element of the crime of embezzlement?
 A) Intent to take property
 B) Taking property permanently
 C) No authorization to take the property
 D) All of the above are elements of embezzlement.



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Answer to Question 1

The exchange of information is prohibited unless the Department of Homeland Security is engaged in law enforcement activity. In this situation, the Department is charged with enforcement of the anti-terrorist laws and it may be able to do so with access to financial information. The IRS need not seek permission from the individuals because of the law enforcement purpose.

Answer to Question 2

D



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