Which situation normally creates a tax liability for a business that sells taxable goods or services?
Correct answer: D. Its taxable output tax exceeds allowable input tax
- A. It records a business loss regardless of sales tax figures
- B. Its allowable input tax exceeds taxable output tax
- C. It has only exempt purchases and no sales
- D. Its taxable output tax exceeds allowable input tax
Explanation
Net sales tax is generally determined by comparing output tax with allowable input tax. When output tax is greater, the difference is payable, subject to statutory adjustments and restrictions.
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