Which of the Following Statements Regarding the History of State

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the history of state and local taxation is INCORRECT?

• A) In the southern states, early taxes were based on import/exports.
• B) State income taxes were introduced in the early 1900s.
• C) State sales taxes were imposed before state property taxes.
• D) States relied on property taxes for revenue before income taxes were introduced.
• E) All of the above statements are correct.

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