*ECONOMICS* A person has $200,000 in taxable income for a year and pays a 10 percent
income tax rate, equal to $20,000. Which action would reduce the amount the
person paid in taxes to $10,000?

A. Receiving a $10,000 tax credit
B. Receiving a $10,000 tax deduction
C. Receiving a $190,000 tax deduction
D. Receiving a $190,000 tax credit

Respuesta :

A is the answer..

. Receiving a $10,000 tax credit

In the given condition, the total tax liability of the person will amount to $10,000, if he or she receives a tax credit of $10,000. Hence, option B holds true.

What is tax liability?

The tax liability refers to the total amount of tax binding upon a person for making an income over a prescribed limit during any given period, which is usually a financial year. The tax liability is subject to certain deductions and credits apart from incomes made.

When a tax credit is received for an amount of $10,000 for a person who will make an income of $200,000 in taxable income, his total tax liability will amount to 5%, i.e., $10,000.  

Hence, option A holds true regarding tax liability of the person in the aforementioned conditions.

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