A question on a state income tax return asks the taxpayer if any out-ofstate internet or mail-order catalog purchases were made during the year. The question requires a yes or no answer, and if the taxpayer answers yes, the total dollar amount of these purchases is to be provided.
a. Does this inquiry have any relevance to the state income tax? If not, why is it being asked?
b. Your client, Hannah, wants to leave the question unanswered. As the preparer of her return, how do you respond?