The Only Qualification to Receive Government Assistance Under a Negative

question 342

Multiple Choice

The only qualification to receive government assistance under a negative income tax is

• A)pre-school children.
• B)to be enrolled in job training.
• C)a working head-of-household.
• D)a low income.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Equity

The principle of tax fairness that states individuals with similar income and ability to pay should be taxed at the same rate.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, imposing a heavier burden on lower-income individuals.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate is fixed and applied uniformly to all taxpayers, regardless of income level.