Payors Are Not Required to Use Backup Withholding If

question 67

Multiple Choice

Payors are not required to use backup withholding if:

• A)The taxpayer did not give the payor his or her taxpayer identification number.
• B)The taxpayer certifies that he or she is not subject to backup withholding.
• C)The IRS informs the payor that the taxpayer gave an incorrect identification number.
• D)The IRS informs the payor to start withholding because the taxpayer has not reported the income on his or her tax return.

---

Definitions:

Capital Structure

The specific mixture of debt and equity used by a firm to finance its overall operations and growth.

Liquid Assets

Assets that can be quickly and easily converted into cash without significant loss in value.

Statement of Financial Position

Also known as a balance sheet, this financial statement summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into its financial health.

Shareholders' Equity

The amount of capital that shareholders have invested in a company, equal to the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.