Which of the Following Statements Concerning Sales Taxes Is False

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning sales taxes is false?

• A) Sales taxes apply to the purchase of most types of consumer goods.
• B) Sales taxes apply to the purchase of most types of consumer services.
• C) Sales taxes are collected by the seller when the sale is made.
• D) Sales taxes imposed on the purchaser of retail items are consumption taxes.

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