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A tax which is paid by the person on whom the tax is incident is called a ?

Correct answer: C. Direct tax

  • A. Local tax
  • B. Indirect tax
  • C. Direct tax
  • D. Rate

Explanation

A direct tax is imposed on, and normally paid by, the same person or entity on whom the legal burden falls, as with income tax. An indirect tax can be shifted to others through prices, as with sales tax.

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