Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tax Payments Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tax payments is true?

• A) Sole proprietors must make quarterly estimated payments of income tax, but self-employment tax is not due until the return is filed.
• B) Sole proprietors must make quarterly estimated payments of self-employment tax, but income tax is not due until the return is filed.
• C) Sole proprietors must make quarterly estimated payments of income tax and self-employment tax.
• D) Sole proprietors are not required to pay income tax or self-employment tax until the return is filed.

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