单选题 Which of the following statements regarding differences in taxable and pretax income is TRUE?
Differences in taxable and pretax income that:
  • A. result in deferred taxes are called permanent differences.
  • B. increase or reduce the effective tax rate are called temporary differences.
  • C. result in deferred taxes are called temporary differences.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】The permanent differences are never reversed, while there is no time limit on temporary differences to reverse. Permanent differences never result in tax deferrals; temporary differences always result in deferred tax assets or liabilities.