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APenalty for late tax payment
BReduction in tax from a deduction
CExemption for foreign income
DRefund of advance tax paid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Reduction in tax from a deduction
A tax shield is the saving in income tax produced by an allowable deduction such as interest.
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