Trying to Achieve Vertical Equity by Using a Progressive Income

question 41

Multiple Choice

Trying to achieve vertical equity by using a progressive income tax structure can create problems with which of the following?

• A) horizontal equity
• B) vertical equity
• C) benefits received
• D) tax incidence
• E) regressive equality

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