The Most Efficient Tax Possible Is a

question 444

Multiple Choice

The most efficient tax possible is a

• A)marginal income tax.
• B)lump-sum tax.
• C)consumption tax.
• D)corporate profit tax.

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Definitions:

Certificate of Deposit

A savings certificate with a fixed maturity date, specified fixed interest rate, and can be issued in any denomination aside from minimum investment requirements.

Principal

The main party to a transaction, contract, or financial instrument, or the amount of a debt or investment before interest.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal, or the profit earned on savings and investments.

Negotiable Instrument

A written document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, with the payee able to transfer it to another holder.