Interest Earnings from Accumulated Savings Are Subject to Personal Income

question 17

Multiple Choice

Interest earnings from accumulated savings are subject to personal income tax in Canada.As a result,

• A)total national saving is higher than it otherwise would be.
• B)there will be more capital accumulated for the economy.
• C)the interest paid on savings accounts increases.
• D)individuals have a reduced incentive to save.
• E)taxes applied to this income are regressive.

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