Gerald Requests an Extension for Filing His Last Year's Individual

question 12

Multiple Choice

Gerald requests an extension for filing his last year's individual income tax return. His tax liability is $10,000, of which $8,000 was withheld, leaving a balance due of $2,000 when he files on August 1 of the current year. His penalty for failure to pay the tax on time is

• A)$0.
• B)$40.
• C)$300.
• D)$400.

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