In Terms of Probability, Which of the Following Taxpayers Would

question 17

Multiple Choice

In terms of probability, which of the following taxpayers would be least likely to be audited by the IRS?

• A)Taxpayer owns and operates a check-cashing service.
• B)Taxpayer is an employed electrician.
• C)Taxpayer just received a $3 million personal injury award as a result of a lawsuit.
• D)Taxpayer just won a $1 million slot machine jackpot at a Las Vegas casino.
• E)Taxpayer has been audited several times before.

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Definitions:

Criminal

A person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.

Steal

The act of taking something without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Consumer

An individual or group who uses goods and services produced within an economy.

Specific Product

A particular good or service that is distinct because of its brand, model, or other identifying characteristic.