Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)If fraud is asserted in a tax transaction, the burden of proof falls on the IRS.
• B)The civil fraud penalty consists of 75% of the tax underpayment attributable to fraud plus 25% of the interest payable on the portion of the underpayment resulting from the fraud.
• C)The government must prove its case "beyond a reasonable doubt" in order for the court or jury to convict a taxpayer of criminal fraud.
• D)The fraud penalty can be imposed with respect to income, gift, and estate tax returns.

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Definitions:

Investment Tax Credit

A tax credit offered to businesses to encourage them to invest in certain assets, reducing their tax liability.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed or saved annually.

Financial System

The system that covers the exchange of different goods, assets, or financial instruments among people, companies, or states.

Debt Finance

A method of raising capital through borrowing, which can involve issuing bonds or taking out loans, to be repaid at a future date.