Which of the Following Statements About Horizontal Equity Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about horizontal equity is false?

• A)Horizontal equity focuses on a rational and impartial measurement of the tax base.
• B)Horizontal equity focuses on the measurement of taxpayers' ability to pay.
• C)If persons with equal ability to pay a tax owe an equal amount of tax,the tax is horizontally equitable.
• D)None of the above is false.

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