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Todd Offered in Writing on Monday to Sell His Desk

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Todd offered in writing on Monday to sell his desk to Mike for $150.Todd's offer stated that unless Mike rejected Todd's offer by Thursday,it would be considered accepted.Mike did not reply until Saturday,when he rejected the offer and refused to buy the desk.Todd insists that Mike is bound to purchase the desk,since he did not reject the offer by Thursday.Discuss the validity of the contract and the legal obligation of Mike.


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Social Security Tax

A tax imposed by the government to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Personal Income Tax

A tax levied on individuals or households based on their income, including wages, dividends, and interest.

Regressive

This term usually applies to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

Bush Tax Cuts

A series of temporary income tax relief measures enacted by President George W. Bush in 2001 and 2003, aimed at stimulating the US economy.

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