Match Each of the Following Events Considered Independently to Its

question 60

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following events considered independently to its likely effect on WillCo's various apportionment factors. WillCo is based in Q and has customers in Q, R, and S. To this point, WillCo has not established nexus with S. More than one choice may be correct.
-Q adopts a sales-only apportionment formula.

• A)No change in apportionment factors
• B)Q apportionment factor increases
• C)Q apportionment factor decreases
• D)R apportionment factor increases
• E)R apportionment factor decreases
• F)S apportionment factor increases
• G)S apportionment factor decreases

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

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

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower incomes.

Benefits Tax

A taxation principle where taxes are levied according to the benefits received by the taxpayer.

Proportional

Characterized by a constant ratio or relation in degree or number between two or more quantities; directly comparative in size, degree, or amount.