Under a self-assessment system, who initially calculates and declares the taxpayer's liability?
Correct answer: C. The taxpayer, through the filed return
- A. The bank, through the account statement
- B. The court, through a judgment
- C. The taxpayer, through the filed return
- D. The auditor, before any return is filed
Explanation
In self-assessment, the taxpayer computes income, deductions, and tax and reports them in the return. The tax authority may later review or audit the declaration, but it does not normally prepare the initial calculation.
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