Which of the Following Best Describes Horizontal Equity

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes horizontal equity?

• A)All taxpayers should pay some taxes on their incomes
• B)As income increases, taxes should increase
• C)Persons with equal incomes should pay the same amount of taxes
• D)A person with capital gains should pay less tax than a person with the same amount of salary income

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