Problem:
Mary, a CPA Prepared Gordon's tax return for the current year. In preparing his returm. sheh took a deduction that is contrary to the Code. She feels that he is entitled to this deduction because of her belief that possible conflicts exist between two sections of the internal revenue code.
Required:
Question: Is Mary in conflict with the AICPA "Statments on Responsibilities in Tax Practice"?
Note: Please show how to work it out.