If the Federal Budget Goes from a Budget Deficit in Year

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Essay

If the federal budget goes from a budget deficit in Year 1 to a budget surplus in Year 2,does it follow that the federal government acted to raise taxes or cut government spending in Year 2?

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Definitions:

Purchases Discounts

An allowance given by the seller to the buyer for early payment or for buying in bulk, reducing the amount owed.

Settlement

The act of resolving a financial or legal obligation, often involving a mutual agreement between parties or payment completion.

Invoices

Commercial documents issued by a seller to a buyer, outlining the products or services provided, quantities, agreed prices, and terms of sale.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on the sale of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the selling price.