Which of the Following Statements About the Entity Variable Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the entity variable is false?

• A) If Congress replaced the current progressive income tax rates with a proportionate rate applying to all taxpayers, the entity variable would no longer be a factor in tax planning.
• B) The entity variable becomes more important when Congress increases the progressivity of the income tax.
• C) Tax planning strategies based on the entity variable must involve at least two different taxpayers.
• D) Tax planning strategies based on the entity variable must involve some type of income taxed at a preferential rate.

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