Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Tax Consequences of Wages

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the tax consequences of wages is false?

• A) Cash basis employees must report wages in the year payment is actually or constructively received.
• B) Employees may elect whether or not their employer withholds income and payroll taxes from their wages.
• C) Whether wages are currently deductible by the employer depends on the type of services rendered by the employee.
• D) Wages paid to business employees are either deductible by the employer or treated as a capitalized cost.

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