Gerald Requests an Extension for Filing His Last Year's Individual

question 12

Multiple Choice

Gerald requests an extension for filing his last year's individual income tax return. His tax liability is $10,000, of which $8,000 was withheld, leaving a balance due of $2,000 when he files on August 1 of the current year. His penalty for failure to pay the tax on time is

• A)$0.
• B)$40.
• C)$300.
• D)$400.

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Definitions:

Nonmonetary Exchange

Transactions in which businesses or individuals trade goods or services without the use of money or monetary units.

Fair Value

Fair value is the estimated price at which an asset or liability could be traded in a fair and open market transaction, reflecting its current market value.

Cost Base

The total amount of investment in an asset, used for tax purposes to determine capital gains or losses upon disposal.

Long-Lived Asset

Assets of a company that provide value for more than one fiscal year, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.