A Dynamic Forecast of the Incremental Revenue from a Tax

question 16

Multiple Choice

A dynamic forecast of the incremental revenue from a tax rate increase presumes that:

• A) Taxpayers will not change their behavior because of the rate increase.
• B) The tax base will increase by the same proportion as the rate increase.
• C) The tax base will decrease by the same proportion as the rate increase.
• D) The tax rate and the tax base are correlated.

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Definitions:

Business Combination

A transaction or event in which an acquirer gains control over one or more businesses.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents the total assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single entity.

Acquisition Differential

The variance between the purchase price of an acquisition and the fair value of the net assets that are distinctly recognized.

Purchase Price

The amount paid or to be paid by a buyer to acquire an asset or service from a seller, not including incidental costs.