Which of the Following Statements About Tax Avoidance and Tax

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tax avoidance and tax evasion is false?

• A) Tax avoidance is legal, while tax evasion is illegal.
• B) The difference between avoidance and evasion is clearly defined in the tax law.
• C) Tax evasion is a federal felony offence.
• D) Taxpayers should not regard tax avoidance as unethical.

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Definitions:

Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand or supply for a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price.

Elastic

Describes a situation in economics where the supply or demand for a good or service significantly changes in response to changes in price.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a particular good or service, aiming to keep prices affordable.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded in the market.