Vertical equity holds that ?
Correct answer: D. those with greater ability to pay should pay more
- A. those will equal ability to pay should bear equal tax burdens.
- B. those who benefit the most from government service should bear the higher tax burden
- C. those with equal ability to pay should bear unequal burdens
- D. those with greater ability to pay should pay more
Explanation
Vertical equity compares taxpayers with different abilities to pay and requires those with greater ability to pay to bear a larger tax burden. Equal ability to pay bearing equal burdens describes horizontal equity.
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