Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 84

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)In addition to interest, taxpayers may be subject to penalties for failure to file on time and failure to pay taxes by the due date for the return.
• B)The failure-to-file penalty is levied against taxpayers who do not file a return by its due date at a rate of 5% per month (or fraction of a month)with a maximum additional penalty of 25%.
• C)The failure-to-pay penalty is imposed at a rate of 5% per month (or fraction of a month)with a maximum penalty of 25%.
• D)A different interest rate is charged to corporate and noncorporate taxpayers.

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