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Taxation of Sales and Use

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What is the difference between a sales tax and a use tax?

  1. A sales tax is imposed on the seller, while a use tax is imposed on the buyer.

  2. A sales tax is imposed on the sale of goods, while a use tax is imposed on the use of goods.

  3. A sales tax is imposed on the sale of goods and services, while a use tax is imposed on the use of goods and services.

  4. A sales tax is imposed on the sale of tangible personal property, while a use tax is imposed on the use of tangible personal property.


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Explanation:

A sales tax is imposed on the seller of tangible personal property at the time of sale. A use tax is imposed on the buyer of tangible personal property when the property is used in the state.

What are the different types of sales taxes?

  1. General sales tax

  2. Selective sales tax

  3. Gross receipts tax

  4. Value-added tax


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Explanation:

There are four main types of sales taxes: general sales tax, selective sales tax, gross receipts tax, and value-added tax.

What is the difference between a general sales tax and a selective sales tax?

  1. A general sales tax is imposed on all goods and services, while a selective sales tax is imposed on only certain goods and services.

  2. A general sales tax is imposed at a flat rate, while a selective sales tax is imposed at a graduated rate.

  3. A general sales tax is imposed by the state, while a selective sales tax is imposed by the local government.

  4. A general sales tax is imposed on the seller, while a selective sales tax is imposed on the buyer.


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Explanation:

A general sales tax is imposed on all goods and services, while a selective sales tax is imposed on only certain goods and services, such as tobacco products, alcohol, and gasoline.

What is a gross receipts tax?

  1. A tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business.

  2. A tax imposed on the net income of a business.

  3. A tax imposed on the value of a business's assets.

  4. A tax imposed on the payroll of a business.


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Explanation:

A gross receipts tax is a tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business, regardless of its expenses or profits.

What is a value-added tax?

  1. A tax imposed on the value added to a product or service at each stage of production and distribution.

  2. A tax imposed on the final sale of a product or service.

  3. A tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business.

  4. A tax imposed on the net income of a business.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A value-added tax is a tax imposed on the value added to a product or service at each stage of production and distribution.

What are the different types of use taxes?

  1. General use tax

  2. Selective use tax

  3. Gross receipts use tax

  4. Value-added use tax


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are four main types of use taxes: general use tax, selective use tax, gross receipts use tax, and value-added use tax.

What is the difference between a general use tax and a selective use tax?

  1. A general use tax is imposed on all goods and services, while a selective use tax is imposed on only certain goods and services.

  2. A general use tax is imposed at a flat rate, while a selective use tax is imposed at a graduated rate.

  3. A general use tax is imposed by the state, while a selective use tax is imposed by the local government.

  4. A general use tax is imposed on the seller, while a selective use tax is imposed on the buyer.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A general use tax is imposed on all goods and services, while a selective use tax is imposed on only certain goods and services, such as tobacco products, alcohol, and gasoline.

What is a gross receipts use tax?

  1. A tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business.

  2. A tax imposed on the net income of a business.

  3. A tax imposed on the value of a business's assets.

  4. A tax imposed on the payroll of a business.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A gross receipts use tax is a tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business, regardless of its expenses or profits.

What is a value-added use tax?

  1. A tax imposed on the value added to a product or service at each stage of production and distribution.

  2. A tax imposed on the final sale of a product or service.

  3. A tax imposed on the gross receipts of a business.

  4. A tax imposed on the net income of a business.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A value-added use tax is a tax imposed on the value added to a product or service at each stage of production and distribution.

What are the different ways to collect sales and use taxes?

  1. Direct collection

  2. Indirect collection

  3. Self-assessment

  4. Withholding


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sales and use taxes can be collected in a variety of ways, including direct collection, indirect collection, self-assessment, and withholding.

What is direct collection?

  1. The state collects the sales tax directly from the seller.

  2. The state collects the use tax directly from the buyer.

  3. The seller collects the sales tax from the buyer and remits it to the state.

  4. The buyer collects the use tax from the seller and remits it to the state.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Direct collection is the most common way to collect sales taxes. The seller collects the sales tax from the buyer at the time of sale and remits it to the state.

What is indirect collection?

  1. The state collects the sales tax directly from the seller.

  2. The state collects the use tax directly from the buyer.

  3. The seller collects the sales tax from the buyer and remits it to the state.

  4. The buyer collects the use tax from the seller and remits it to the state.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indirect collection is less common than direct collection. The state collects the use tax directly from the buyer when the buyer uses the property in the state.

What is self-assessment?

  1. The seller is responsible for calculating and remitting the sales tax.

  2. The buyer is responsible for calculating and remitting the use tax.

  3. Both the seller and the buyer are responsible for calculating and remitting the sales tax.

  4. Both the seller and the buyer are responsible for calculating and remitting the use tax.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Self-assessment is a method of collecting sales taxes in which the seller is responsible for calculating and remitting the sales tax to the state.

What is withholding?

  1. The employer withholds the sales tax from the employee's wages.

  2. The employer withholds the use tax from the employee's wages.

  3. The seller withholds the sales tax from the buyer's purchase price.

  4. The buyer withholds the use tax from the seller's sales price.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Withholding is a method of collecting sales taxes in which the employer withholds the sales tax from the employee's wages and remits it to the state.

What are the penalties for failing to pay sales and use taxes?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The penalties for failing to pay sales and use taxes can include fines, imprisonment, or both.

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