Exhibit 14-1 -If the Average Tax Rate Is the Same for All

question 84

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-1
-If the average tax rate is the same for all levels of income, the tax is called a

• A)progressive tax.
• B)regressive tax.
• C)sales tax.
• D)proportional tax.
• E)flat tax.

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Definitions:

Business Segments

Distinct parts of a company that are engaged in different types of businesses, each of which may generate its own revenues and expenses.

Break-even Sales

The amount of revenue needed to be generated to cover all fixed and variable costs, indicating no profit or loss.

Wholesale Division

A division of a company that sells goods in large quantities to retailers, other distributors, or sometimes directly to consumers.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.