In 2005, the Median Income of Renters Was $26,317 and the Median

question 67

Multiple Choice

In 2005, the median income of renters was $26,317 and the median income of homeowners was $50,505.If imputed rent were added to household income or rent became deductible, the personal income tax would become

• A)more progressive.
• B)more regressive.
• C)about proportional.
• D)less progressive.

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

A method of calculating the interest charge on a loan or financial product based on the original principal amount and the rate of interest over a specific time period, without compounding.

Interest on Interest

Earnings from reinvesting the interest received from an investment, leading to exponential growth over time.

Annually

Concerning an event that takes place annually.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or on that portion of the principal amount that remains unpaid, not including interest on interest.