Which of the Following Statement Is/are Included in Adam Smith's

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is/are included in Adam Smith's four requirements for a good tax system?
I.Changes in the tax law should be made as needed to raise revenue and for proper administration.
II.A tax should be imposed in proportion to a taxpayer's ability to pay.
III.A taxpayer should be required to pay a tax when it is most likely to be convenient for the taxpayer to make the payment.
IV.The government must collect taxes equal to it's expenses.

• A)Statements I and II are correct.
• B)Statements I and IV are correct.
• C)Statements II and III are correct.
• D)Statements II and IV are correct.
• E)Statements III and IV are correct.

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Definitions:

Revenue Account

An account that tracks the income a company generates from its business activities, excluding expenses.

Asset

A valuable economic entity held or overseen by an individual, business, or state, expected to bring about future advantage.

Sales

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services over a specific period.