Why must a taxpayer maintain records supporting income and deductions?
Correct answer: B. To substantiate figures reported in the tax return
- A. To guarantee exemption from every tax
- B. To substantiate figures reported in the tax return
- C. To replace the need to file a return
- D. To convert private expenses into business expenses
Explanation
Records provide evidence for receipts, expenses, assets and other amounts reported in a return. Keeping records does not itself create an exemption or make private expenditure deductible.
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