Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tax Deductions Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tax deductions is false?

• A)Taxpayers are not entitled to any deductions unless specific provisions in the tax code allow the deductions.
• B)Deductions can be labeled as deductions above the line or deductions below the line.
• C)From AGI deductions tend to be associated with business activities while for AGI deductions tend to be associated with personal activities.
• D)The standard deduction is a from AGI deduction.

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholder's equity.

ROA

Return on assets (ROA) is a financial ratio that shows the percentage of profit a company earns in relation to its overall resources.

Liabilities

Measurable obligations resulting from a past transaction; they are expected to be settled in the future by transferring assets or providing services.