Which of the Following Is Needed to Implement the Income-Shifting

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is needed to implement the income-shifting strategy?

• A)Taxpayers with varying tax rates
• B)Decreasing tax rates
• C)Increasing tax rates
• D)Unrelated taxpayers
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Temporary Difference

A discrepancy between the tax base of an asset or liability and its carrying amount on the balance sheet that results in taxable or deductible amounts in future years.

Net Operating Loss Carryforward

This is a tax provision that allows a company to apply a tax year's net operating losses to future years' profits in order to lower tax liabilities.

US GAAP

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures used in the financial reporting of companies.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting principles that provide guidelines for financial reporting and are recognized globally.