A Tax on a Specific Good or Service Is Called

question 46

True/False

A tax on a specific good or service is called an ad valorem tax.

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity recognized by law as separate from its owners, with the ability to own assets, incur liabilities, and sell shares.

Retained Earnings

Accumulated net income that a company has not distributed to its shareholders as dividends, reinvested in the business.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, typically derived from profit.

Statement of Stockholder's Equity

A financial statement that shows changes in the value of a company's equity over a specific period, including shares issued and dividends paid.