Which of the Following Answers Best Reflects the Ability-To-Pay Philosophy

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following answers best reflects the ability-to-pay philosophy of taxation?

• A) Property tax.
• B) Progressive income tax.
• C) Excise tax on gasoline.
• D) Excise tax on cigarettes.

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Produce Sounds

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Stringed Instruments

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Level of Self-Sufficiency

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