Which of the Following Statements About Tax Fraud Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tax fraud is true?

• A) A revenue agent can assess a civil fraud penalty in the course of an audit.
• B) A revenue agent can charge a taxpayer with criminal fraud in the course of an audit.
• C) A taxpayer can be imprisoned for committing either civil fraud or criminal fraud.
• D) The IRS's burden of proof in establishing fraud is identical for civil and criminal fraud.

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Definitions:

Labor's Great Upheaval

A period of intense and widespread labor activity and strikes, often marking a significant moment of conflict between workers and employers.

Textile Strike

A work stoppage initiated by employees in the textile industry as a form of protest against working conditions, wages, or other employment issues.

Auto Workers

Employees in the automotive industry, including those involved in the manufacturing, assembling, and selling of motor vehicles.

Huey Long

A populist political leader from Louisiana, who served as the state's governor and a U.S. Senator in the early 20th century, known for his Share Our Wealth program.