A Financial Statement Showing Each Item on the Statement as a Percentage

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A financial statement showing each item on the statement as a percentage of one key item on the statement is called common-sized financial statements.

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Definitions:

Federal Personal Income Tax

Is a tax imposed by the federal government on the income of individuals, with the amount owed based on income level, filing status, and available deductions and credits.

Budget Surplus

A budget surplus occurs when a government's revenue exceeds its expenditures during a specific fiscal period.

Public Debt

The total amount of money that a government owes to creditors, often resulting from borrowing to cover budget deficits.

Mega Deficits

Extremely large financial shortfalls, often referring to government budgets where expenditures far exceed revenues.