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What is the advantage in using a tax attorney to resolve tax issues as opposed to an accountant or other tax professional?

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What is the advantage in using a tax attorney to resolve tax issues as opposed to an accountant or other tax professional?

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A taxpayer’s confidential communications with an attorney are protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege. However, an accountant or other tax professional can be forced to testify against a client in criminal tax prosecutions.