A Major Reason Why State and Local Governments Are Constrained

question 33

Multiple Choice

A major reason why state and local governments are constrained in their ability to generate revenue through taxation is

• A)an insufficient tax base.
• B)competition from other states and localities.
• C)federal government restrictions on state and local income tax rates.
• D)judicial restrictions on state and local income tax rates.
• E)inadequate enforcement staff.

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