A Theory of Taxation That States That ________ Is the Ability-To-Pay

question 150

Multiple Choice

A theory of taxation that states that ________ is the ability-to-pay principle.

• A) citizens should bear tax burdens in line with their ability to pay taxes
• B) taxpayers should contribute to the government in proportion to the benefits they receive from public expenditures
• C) taxpayers should contribute to the government in a greater proportion than the benefits they receive from public expenditures
• D) taxpayers should contribute to the government in a smaller proportion than the benefits they receive from public expenditures

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Definitions:

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