Consider the Following Tax Rate Structure

question 35

Essay

Consider the following tax rate structure. Is it horizontally equitable? Why or why not? Is it vertically equitable? Why or why not? $$\begin{array} { l | r | r | r } \text { Taxpayer } & \text { Salary } & \text { Mun-Bond Interest } & \text { Total Tax } \\\hline \text { Diego } & 30,000 & 10,000 & 1,500 \\\text { Dora } & 50,000 & 5,000 & ? ? ? \\\hline\end{array}$$

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