What does minimum tax generally require from a business with very low declared profit?
Correct answer: A. A minimum payment based on a prescribed measure such as turnover
- A. A minimum payment based on a prescribed measure such as turnover
- B. Complete exemption because profit is low
- C. Payment based only on the owner's personal assets
- D. Payment of customs duty instead of income tax
Explanation
Minimum tax provisions can require a business to pay a prescribed minimum amount even when its normal income tax is low or nil. In many systems, turnover or gross receipts are used as the relevant basis, subject to applicable law.
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