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:

Line Of Credit

A flexible loan from a bank or financial institution that allows a borrower to draw down, repay, and reborrow funds up to a specified credit limit.

Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase one's investment capacity and potentially enhance the rate of return, also referring to influencing factors or the ability to influence outcomes.

Borrowing Money

The act of obtaining funds from lenders under the agreement to repay with interest within a specified timeframe.

Increases Equity

An action or event that raises the value of an owner's shares in a company or property.