Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 37

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
-Atlantic seaboard states

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Definitions:

Wage Base

The maximum amount of earnings that is subjected to certain taxes, such as Social Security taxes, within a given time period.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as alcohol and tobacco, usually to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Direct Tax

A tax levied directly on an individual or an organization's income or wealth, such as income tax or property tax.

Local Property Taxes

Taxes imposed by local governments based on the assessed value of property, primarily real estate, used to fund local services such as schools, roads, and police.