MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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Author: SPILKER
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Chapter 2, Problem 43P
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Explain the manner in which the given problem of person A would be solved and identify the difficulties that person A would face if person A does not pay the tax liability by April 15.
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