In: Economics
If the statement is false, make a correction to make the statement true. Each question is worth 5 points (for a total of 60 points). Partial answer (that is, the statement is false, but your correction is wrong) will get ½ credit.
1. Comparative tax ranking studies provide accurate assessments of a state’s tax policy goals.
True/False ____________________
Correction to make true ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. When looking at tax personal income of individuals, most states define their tax base by using Federal taxable income as the state tax base.
True/False ____________________
Correction to make true ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. An example of a regressive “tax” is the implicit tax rate that is realized by a State in the sale of lottery tickets.
True/False ___________________
Correction to make true
___________________________________________________________________________________
1). The answer is: "FALSE"
The Comparative Tax Systems course provides students with a
comparative overview of the tax systems of various countries, with
a view to developing a conceptual and practical understanding of
the reasons why tax systems differ (and why they are sometimes so
similar). The objectives of the course are to help students
understand the characteristics that tax systems have in common, the
areas in which tax systems differ, and the factors (legal,
institutional, political, economic, social, and cultural) that
cause the similarities and differences.
2). The answer is: "FALSE"
When looking at tax personal income of individuals, most states
define their tax base by using Federal Adjusted Gross Income(AGI)
as their state tax base
3). The answer is: "FALSE"
Regressive taxes place more burden on low-income earners. Since
they are flat taxes, they take a higher percentage of income on the
poor than on high-income earners. Taxes on most consumer goods,
sales, gas, and Social Security payroll are examples of regressive
taxes.