Why Are Revenue Shortfallssuch a Problem for the Texas Tax

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why are revenue shortfallssuch a problem for the Texas tax system?

• A)The state relies too much on sales taxes.
• B)​When the economy is weak, people stop buying and thus stop paying sales taxes.
• C)​The system relies heavily on spending by low- and middle-class individuals.
• D)​All of these are reasons for revenue shortfalls.
• E)​None of these is a reason for revenue shortfalls.

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