Computation of Profitability Ratios

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Essay

Computation of profitability ratios
Shown below are selected data from a recent annual report of Tall Oaks Co.(Dollar amounts are in thousands.) Compute for the year the company's:

Explain the concept of economic income and how it is calculated.

Identify and understand the concepts of horizontal and vertical equity in taxation.

Describe how the benefits-received principle of taxation works and compare it to the ability-to-pay principle.

Calculate net worth based on assets and liabilities.

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