The "Ability-To-Pay" Principle of Taxation Is the Normative Idea That

question 28

Multiple Choice

The "ability-to-pay" principle of taxation is the normative idea that

• A)an equitable tax system is one in which high income individuals should bear a greater burden of taxes than low income individuals.
• B)each individual should voluntarily contribute according to her ability to pay taxes.
• C)progressive taxes are more equitable than regressive taxes.
• D)two individuals earning the same income should have equal ability to pay, all else constant.

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