The Largest Single Source of Revenue for the Federal Government

question 143

Multiple Choice

The largest single source of revenue for the federal government is

• A)Excise taxes.
• B)Corporate income taxes.
• C)Social Security payroll taxes.
• D)Personal income taxes.

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