Chapter 1, Problem 27DQ

Is it ethical for state and city governments to entice specific businesses to relocate their operations to that state or city by offering them special tax breaks that are not extended to other businesses operating in that area?

A local politician claimed, “to reduce the government’sdeficit, it’s time we require companies to start payingtheir deferred income tax liabilities.” Explain to thepolitician what deferred income taxes represent and whythey should not be viewed as accounts payable to thegovernment.

Which of the following charitable contributions is not tax deductible? a.Clothing donated to a qualified veterans' organization. b.Cash donated to a qualified church. c.Time donated to a qualified veterans' organization. d.Donation of a car to a qualified nonprofit organization. e.All of these choices are tax deductible.