Consider the Concept of Equity in Taxation

question 75

Multiple Choice

Consider the concept of equity in taxation.What is the "benefit principle"?

• A)the main principle on which all tax systems are based
• B)the main principle on which the Canadian tax system is based
• C)the principle that users of public goods are taxed in proportion to their use of them
• D)the principle that users of public goods are taxed in proportion to their ability to pay
• E)the main principle on which horizontal equity is based

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