Explain Why It Makes a Difference If Consumers Consider a Tax

question 90

Essay

Explain why it makes a difference if consumers consider a tax cut temporary rather than permanent.What does this explanation tell us about the importance of government credibility? Put this in the context of the 2008 and 2009 tax cuts favored by President Bush and President Obama.

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Definitions:

Government-Wide Financial Statements

Comprehensive financial reports that provide an overview of a government's net position and financial activities, differentiating between governmental and business-type activities.

Intra-Activity Transactions

Transactions that occur between divisions within the same company, affecting only internal accounts without impacting the company's financial position to external parties.

GASB Concepts Statement No. 1

A framework provided by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board outlining objectives and concepts for general purpose external financial reporting by state and local governments.

Fund Balance Categories

Classification of fund balances in governmental accounting that indicates the extent to which spendable resources are subject to external restrictions or are designated for specific purposes.