The Proposition That Taxpayers with the Same Ability to Pay

question 250

Multiple Choice

The proposition that taxpayers with the same ability to pay should pay the same taxes is called

• A) the benefits principle.
• B) the ability-to-pay imperative.
• C) vertical equity.
• D) horizontal equity.
• E) the fair-tax incidence principle.

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