Consider a System in Which a Person Earning $10,000 Pays

question 4

Multiple Choice

Consider a system in which a person earning $10,000 pays $1,000 in taxes, a person earning $25,000 pays $2,000, and someone earning $60,000 pays $4,000. This is an example of _____

• A) progressive taxation.
• B) proportional taxation.
• C) regressive taxation.
• D) a property tax.
• E) a tax based on the benefits-received principle.

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Definitions:

Liquidity of Receivables

Indicates how quickly receivables can be turned into cash, reflecting a company's efficiency in managing credit it extends to customers.

Cash Sales

Transactions in which payment is made in full at the time of the sale, typically in cash.

Petty Cash Fund

A small amount of cash on hand used for covering minor expenses, managed through a system of vouchers and replenishments.

Voucher System

A control mechanism in accounting where vouchers are used to authorize the payment of a liability; an internal control for cash disbursements.