States' Unwillingness to Follow Provisions of the Health Care Reform

question 18

True/False

States' unwillingness to follow provisions of the health care reform laws put forth by Congress is an example of nullification.

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Definitions:

Alternative Minimum Tax

A parallel tax system designed to ensure that high-income individuals, corporations, estates, and trusts pay at least a minimum amount of tax.

Estimated Income Tax Payments

Payments made to the IRS on a quarterly basis by taxpayers who do not have their taxes withheld at source, to avoid underpayment penalties.

Fiscal Year-End

The end of a company's financial year, a critical date for accounting and financial reporting purposes.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, which can own assets, incur liabilities, and is taxed on its profits.