Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If a taxpayer fails to file a return, the statute of limitations is extended to 10 years.
• B)If a couple files a joint return but only one spouse had income, only the spouse with income is responsible for paying any tax due.
• C)Joint and several liability means that each spouse is potentially liable for the full amount of tax due.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Developing Countries

Nations with lower living standards, underdeveloped industrial bases, and low Human Development Index relative to other countries.

Economic Potential

The maximum output an economy can produce without increasing inflation, considering available resources, technology, and workforce skills.

Global South

A term used to describe countries typically situated in the Southern Hemisphere, often associated with lower economic development and historical colonization impacts.

Foreign Direct Investment

A financial commitment by an individual or company from one country into business ventures or the acquisition of assets in a different country, either by forming business operations or purchasing business assets.