Which of the following is an example of a tax based on the benefits principle?

a. An income tax

b. A lump-sum tax assessed on household in town to finance the construction of soccer fields

c. A gasoline tax imposed by a city to be used to upgrade facilities local high school

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Kasen Tapia

15 July, 12:21

Which of the following is an example of a tax based on the benefits principle?

a. An income tax

b. A lump-sum tax assessed on household in town to finance the construction of soccer fields

c. A gasoline tax imposed by a city to be used to upgrade facilities local high school

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Paityn Hutchinson · Answer 1

The correct option based on the benefits principle will be option b & c.

Explanation:

According to taxes based on the benefits principle, the households or users are willing to pay a tax for the benefits received. In that question, options b and c are related to paying taxes and receiving two clear benefits like new soccer fields and upgrading the facilities of local high schools.

Which of the following is an example of a tax based on the benefits principle?a. An income taxb. A lump-sum tax assessed on household in town to finance the construction of soccer fieldsc. A gasoline tax imposed by a city to be used to upgrade facilities local high school

Which of the following is an example of a tax based on the benefits principle?

a. An income tax

b. A lump-sum tax assessed on household in town to finance the construction of soccer fields

c. A gasoline tax imposed by a city to be used to upgrade facilities local high school