Which of the following will be considered as tax evasion? Reducing tax by paying gift aid donations Reducing tax by buying an electric car so that first year allowance is claimed By not declaring a source of income and the actual income intentionally By utilizing a loophole in the tax system without violating the tax law

Which of the following will be considered as tax evasion? Reducing tax by paying gift aid donations Reducing tax by buying an electric car so that first year allowance is claimed By not declaring a source of income and the actual income intentionally By utilizing a loophole in the tax system without violating the tax law

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter12: Tax Administration And Tax Planning

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12P

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