Determine If Eachof the Following Is a Tax and Why

question 24

Essay

Determine if eachof the following is a tax and why or why not.
a. $2.50 toll paid on the Florida Turnpike
b. $300 ticket for reckless driving
c. 1 percent local surcharge on hotel rooms to fund public roadways
d. 2 percent city surcharge on wages earned in the city of Philadelphia

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Definitions:

Par Common Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to a share of common stock as stated in the corporate charter, which has little relation to its market value.

Par Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that is paid out before any dividends are paid to common stockholders.

Date Of Declaration

The specific date on which a company's board of directors announces the issuance of a dividend.

Liability

Financial obligations or debts that an entity is legally required to repay in the future.