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The property tax wealth tax inheritance tax and income taxes such as persona and corporate taxes are ?

Correct answer: B. direct taxes

  • A. indirect taxes
  • B. direct taxes
  • C. inelastic
  • D. value-added tax

Explanation

Direct taxes are imposed directly on a person's income, wealth, property, or inheritance, and the taxpayer bears the liability. Indirect taxes, such as sales tax, are collected through transactions and can be shifted to consumers.

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