In Its First Year of Business,Talula,Inc

question 126

Multiple Choice

In its first year of business,Talula,Inc.produced and sold 600 units.If Talula uses variable costing,________.

• A) its operating income for the period will be higher than under absorption costing
• B) its operating income for the period will be lower than under absorption costing
• C) its value of ending Finished Goods Inventory reported in the balance sheet will be higher than under absorption costing
• D) its operating income will be the same as under absorption costing

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning that taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income in taxes regardless of how much they earn.

Regressive Tax

A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners, essentially burdening the poor more than the rich.

Proportional Tax

A proportional tax is a tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning individuals pay the same percentage of their income regardless of income level.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower income.