Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 84

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)In addition to interest, taxpayers may be subject to penalties for failure to file on time and failure to pay taxes by the due date for the return.
• B)The failure-to-file penalty is levied against taxpayers who do not file a return by its due date at a rate of 5% per month (or fraction of a month)with a maximum additional penalty of 25%.
• C)The failure-to-pay penalty is imposed at a rate of 5% per month (or fraction of a month)with a maximum penalty of 25%.
• D)A different interest rate is charged to corporate and noncorporate taxpayers.

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Definitions:

Long-term Investments

Assets that a company intends to hold for more than one fiscal year, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other financial instruments.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets that have value, such as intellectual property, brand recognition, and patents.

Prepaid Expenses

Payments for goods or services that will be received in the future, which are recorded as assets until they are actually used or consumed.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to align the books with the accrual basis of accounting.