The Federal Income Tax Is Consistent with the Principle of Taxation

question 90

Multiple Choice

The federal income tax is consistent with the principle of taxation, whereas an excise tax on sporting event tickets is consistent with the principle of taxation.

• A) benefits-received; ability-to-pay
• B) benefits-received; pay-as-you-go
• C) ability-to-pay; benefits-received
• D) ability-to-pay; pay-as-you-go

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