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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a nonrefundable tax credit?
A
A tax credit that can reduce a taxpayer's liability to zero, but any excess credit is not refunded to the taxpayer.
B
A tax credit that is only available to corporations.
C
A tax credit that is paid to the taxpayer even if it exceeds their total tax liability.
D
A tax credit that can only be used to offset future tax liabilities.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the concept of a nonrefundable tax credit: A nonrefundable tax credit is a type of tax credit that can reduce a taxpayer's tax liability to zero, but any excess credit beyond the tax liability is not refunded to the taxpayer.
Compare the definition of a nonrefundable tax credit with the options provided in the problem.
Option 1: 'A tax credit that can reduce a taxpayer's liability to zero, but any excess credit is not refunded to the taxpayer.' This matches the definition of a nonrefundable tax credit.
Option 2: 'A tax credit that is only available to corporations.' This is incorrect because nonrefundable tax credits can apply to individuals as well, not just corporations.
Option 3: 'A tax credit that is paid to the taxpayer even if it exceeds their total tax liability.' This describes a refundable tax credit, not a nonrefundable tax credit. Option 4: 'A tax credit that can only be used to offset future tax liabilities.' This is incorrect because nonrefundable tax credits apply to current tax liabilities, not future ones.