In 2012, Which Type of Tax Raised the Most Revenue

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Essay

In 2012, which type of tax raised the most revenue for the U.S. federal government? Which type of tax raised the most revenue for state and local governments?

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that computes depreciation at twice the straight-line depreciation rate.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense represents the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Floral Deliveries

The service of transporting flowers or floral arrangements to specified locations, often as part of a floristry business.

Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method where the useful life of an asset is based on the number of units it produces or the hours it operates, rather than time.