Which of the Following Is an Example of a Transaction-Based

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a transaction-based tax?

• A) A tax on net business income
• B) An excise tax
• C) An estate tax on the transfer of assets at death
• D) Both an excise tax and an estate tax on the transfer of assets at death.

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