Which of the Following Statements Concerning Taxation Is Accurate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning taxation is accurate?

• A) Corporations pay federal income taxes but not state income taxes.
• B) Corporations pay federal, and often state, income taxes.
• C) Only the owners must pay taxes on corporate income.
• D) Corporations pay income taxes but their owners do not.

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