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Tax Malpractice Damages: A Comprehensive Review Of The Elements And The Issues, Jacob L. Todres
Tax Malpractice Damages: A Comprehensive Review Of The Elements And The Issues, Jacob L. Todres
Jacob L. Todres
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Tax Malpractice Damages: A Comprehensive Review Of The Elements And The Issues
Suits to redress instances of tax malpractice may be framed either in tort or in contract. While some ancillary aspects of the litigation may differ, a professional must exercise reasonable competence and diligence to avoid malpractice liability under either approach. The same basic standards apply to attorneys and accountants. Typically the tort of negligence will be the key to any recovery, though other causes of action are also encountered.
Damages are normally recoverable for all injuries proximately caused by the malpractice, consequential as …