Question

The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Internal Revenue Service for the tax retums of U.S. citizens who have been identified as having ties to terrorist organizations. The IRS has declined to turn over the tax retums. Which of the following rights relating to the individuals and the authority of the two agencies is correct?

a. The IRS must festseek permission from the individuals.
b. The Department of Homeland Security cannot obtain this information, as they may be used only for investigating tax fraud.
c. The Department of Homeland Security must submit a freedom of Information act request.
d. The Department of Homeland Security can obtain the information because it is engaged in law enforcement activity

Answer 1

Answer: The Department of Homeland Security can obtain the information because it is engaged in law enforcement activity

Step-by-step explanation:

With regards to the question above, it should be noted that exchanging information is not allowed only in cases whereby the Department if Homeland Security needs it for law enforcement activities.

Therefore, option D i.e. The Department of Homeland Security can obtain the information because it is engaged in law enforcement activity is correct.