A taxpayer calls in regarding his delinquent tax return. He mentions that he has been unable to meet with his accountant to file his taxes due to being ill in the hospital with cancer. The taxpayer asks you if there is any way that he can get more time to file his return.
Given this situation, what would you most likely do?
A. Ask the taxpayer to hold while you look into his options.
B. Ask the taxpayer to provide the dates of his time in the hospital.
C. Express concern for the taxpayer’s well-being and offer his options.
D. Advise the taxpayer that you cannot give him any more time.
E. None of the above