Chapter 1, Problem 47DQ

Which of the following is not a goal of the tax law? a.Economic goals such as reduction in unemployment. b.Raise adequate revenue to operate the government. c.Social goals such as lowering the cost of adoption. d.Ensuring that all persons pay the same amount of tax.

an ideal tax system should conform to certain principles. which of the following statement is not generally regarded as a principle of an ideal tax   a - it should be convenient in terms of timing and payment   b - it should raise as much money as possible for the government   c - it should not be arbitrary, it should be certain   d - it should be fair to different individuals and should reflect a persons ability to pay

What are the principles of a sound tax system? Briefly explain each