CAF-2 · Chapter 3 · Question 15 of 15
An individual engages in "aggressive tax planning," finding legal loopholes to minimize their tax bill without committing fraud. According to the text, a Deontologist might view this behavior by concluding that:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) C) They might not condemn it, as the individual is technically still fulfilling their duty to obey the letter of the law.
Explanation
A deontologist might not positively favor tax avoidance but might not condemn it either, because they easily argue for a duty to obey the law, which the tax planner takes care to do.
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