Which of the Following Taxes Is Least Likely to Be

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxes is least likely to be shifted?

• A)a federal excise tax on grapefruit 
• B)a sales tax on some foodstuffs 
• C)a personal income tax 
• D)a state tax on football tickets

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