A Tax System Based on the Ability-To-Pay Principle Claims That

question 2

Multiple Choice

A tax system based on the ability-to-pay principle claims that all citizens should

• A)pay taxes based on the benefits they receive from government services.
• B)pay the same amount in taxes.
• C)pay taxes based on consumption rather than income.
• D)make an equal sacrifice.

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