Which of the Following Statements About a Tax Deficiency Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a tax deficiency is true?

• A) If a taxpayer is assessed a deficiency, the government will charge interest on the deficiency regardless of the reason for the deficiency.
• B) Individuals who pay interest on a tax deficiency can deduct it as an itemized deduction.
• C) Individuals who pay interest on a tax deficiency can deduct it as an above-the-line business expense.
• D) If a taxpayer is assessed a deficiency, the government will charge interest on the deficiency regardless of the reason for the deficiency and individuals who pay interest on a tax deficiency can deduct it as an itemized deduction.

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