A corporate taxpayer has under-reported its taxable revenue in 2002 and hence underpaid va

lue added tax (VAT) and enterprise income tax (EIT). In 2014, the taxpayer was charged by the tax authority with committing an act of tax evasion in 2002.

Which of the following statements is correct？

A.The taxpayer must pay the additional taxes due, plus a late payment surcharge and a penalty

B.There is no need for the taxpayer to pay any additional taxes, late payment surcharge or penalty as the statute of limitation is ten years

C.The taxpayer must pay the additional taxes, but no late payment surcharge or penalty as the statute of limitation is ten years for late payment surcharge and penalties

D.The taxpayer must pay the additional taxes and a late payment surcharge but not a penalty as the statute of limitation is five years for penalties