Paul and Chris Own Lucky's Liquor Store

question 126

Multiple Choice

Paul and Chris own Lucky's Liquor Store. They are careful to pay all of their taxes in full and on time. Recently, the local government has decided to raise the taxes imposed on the sale of cigarettes and liquor. Paul and Chris are upset about this because

• A) they will certainly have to pay more taxes.
• B) people will likely buy less cigarettes and liquor from them.
• C) the government has increased the sales tax.
• D) their personal property tax will now increase.

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Definitions:

Overhead

The indirect costs of running a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as administrative expenses and rent.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated or budgeted costs are less than the actual costs incurred, typically in the context of manufacturing overhead.

Overapplied

A situation where the allocated overhead costs exceed the actual overhead costs incurred.

Overhead

Expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business that are not directly linked to the production of goods or services, such as rent and utilities.