Of the Signals That May Cause a Taxing Authority to Audit

question 15

Multiple Choice

Of the signals that may cause a taxing authority to audit a company's transfer price, which one is the most important?

• A) The nature of the business of the multinational corporation
• B) Unexpectedly low profit
• C) Profits higher than expected for a specific industry
• D) Parent company located in an emerging economy

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