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In the blank space beside each numbered balance sheet item, enter the letter of its balance sheet classification. If the item should not appear on the balance sheet, enter a Z in the blank.

A. Current assets

B. Long-term investments

C. Plant assets

D. Intangible assets

E. Current liabilities

F. Long-term liabilities

G. Equity

5. Taxes payable

Short Answer

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The correct answer is E, Current liabilities.

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01

Definition of Taxes

The amount paid by the individuals and organizations depending on the income earned by them in the current financial period is known as the taxes paid or payable by the taxpayers.

02

Reason of choice

The taxpayers need to pay the due amount of taxes within one accounting period, so it should be disclosed as the current liabilities in the balance sheet of the organization.

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In the blank space beside each numbered balance sheet item, enter the letter of its balance sheet classification. If the item should not appear on the balance sheet, enter a Z in the blank.

A. Current assets

B. Long-term investments

C. Plant assets

D. Intangible assets

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In the blank space beside each numbered balance sheet item, enter the letter of its balance sheet classification. If the item should not appear on the balance sheet, enter a Z in the blank.

A. Current assets E. Current liabilities

B. Long-term investments F. Long-term liabilities

C. Plant assets G. Equity

D. Intangible assets

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A. Current assets D. Intangible assets

B. Long-term investments E. Current liabilities

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