The Horizontal-Equity Principle of Taxation Is Not Easy to Use

question 15

Multiple Choice

The horizontal-equity principle of taxation is not easy to use in practice because

• A)some people engage in rent seeking to reduce their taxes below the level other people pay.
• B)people can use tax loopholes to reduce their incomes below the incomes of other taxpayers.
• C)different people receive different levels of government benefits even if their incomes are the same.
• D)it is difficult to determine whether people are in the same economic situation.

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Definitions:

Economic Activities

Actions that involve the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in an economy.

Accounting Information

Data related to the financial transactions and status of an individual, business, or organization, used for reporting and decision-making purposes.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue, indicating the company’s financial performance.

Owner Withdraw

Transactions where the owners withdraw cash or other assets from the business for personal use.