Which of the Following Taxes Best Illustrate the Ability-To-Pay Principle

question 187

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxes best illustrate the ability-to-pay principle of tax fairness?

• A) Tuition at public universities is lower for in-state residents than for out-of-state residents.
• B) The library is funded through a flat $10 tax levied on all homeowners.
• C) A property tax that is proportional to the value of a home is used to fund K-12 education.
• D) Free cholesterol check clinics are funded through a $0.20 tax on all prescriptions.
• E) A sales tax on food pays for local police and fire protection.

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