Which of the Following Statements About Implicit and Explicit Taxes

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about implicit and explicit taxes is false?

• A)The amount of implicit tax on an investment depends on the owner's marginal tax rate.
• B)The taxpayer pays an explicit tax to the taxing jurisdiction.
• C)An investment yielding ordinary income taxed at the regular tax rates should not have an implicit tax.
• D)None of the above is false.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hour

A unit of measure representing the operation of one machine for one hour, used in cost accounting to allocate expenses to products based on the time machines are used in their production.

Overhead Applied

The amount of overhead cost allocated to products or job orders based on the predetermined overhead rate, used for cost accounting purposes.

Machining Department

A specific division within a manufacturing facility where machining processes such as cutting, drilling, or milling are performed on workpieces to produce finished parts.

Overhead Rates

Ratios used to allocate indirect costs to products or services, based on a predetermined activity base such as labor hours or machine hours.