The Benefits Principle of Tax Fairness Argues That

question 96

Multiple Choice

The benefits principle of tax fairness argues that

• A) people should pay taxes equal to the benefits from public services received.
• B) highly paid people should pay lower taxes because they work harder.
• C) the benefits people get from the government should not be related to their taxes.
• D) everyone receives equal benefits from public services so taxes should be the same for all.
• E) taxes should be related to the amount of income earned.

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