Part of the General Obligation Bond Proceeds from a New

question 11

Multiple Choice

Part of the general obligation bond proceeds from a new issuance was used to pay for the cost of a new city hall as soon as construction was completed. The remainder of the proceeds was transferred to repay the debt. Entries are needed to record these transactions in the:

• A) general fund and capital projects fund.
• B) general fund and debt-service fund.
• C) trust fund and debt-service fund.
• D) debt-service fund and capital projects fund.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or levies imposed by a government on its citizens to fund public expenditures.

Civilization

A complex human society characterized by the development of cities, social stratification, and a variety of cultural and technological advancements.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the percentage of an additional dollar of income that is paid in tax.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the rate of taxation increases as the taxable income or amount increases, placing a higher burden on wealthier individuals.