The Idea That Two Taxpayers in the Same Economic Circumstances

question 156

Multiple Choice

The idea that two taxpayers in the same economic circumstances should pay the same level of taxes is known as the

• A)ability-to-pay principle.
• B)vertical-equity principle.
• C)horizontal-equity principle.
• D)benefits-received principle.

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