Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A) If a couple files a joint return but only one spouse had income, only the spouse with income is responsible for paying any tax due.
• B) Joint and several liability means that each spouse is potentially liable for the full amount of tax due.
• C) If a taxpayer fails to file a return, the statute of limitations is extended to 10 years.
• D) All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children acquire the ability to think logically about concrete objects and events.

Logical Thought

The process of reasoning in a clear, structured, and consistent manner to arrive at a conclusion based on a set of premises or facts.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that occurs from infancy to adulthood.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a key concept in cognitive development during infancy.