Individual Income Taxes
Individual Income Taxes
43rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Find a Federal or State proposal for soda tax. Provide the bill number and analyze it with AICPA’s good tax policy.

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Which of the following best reflects the ability-to-pay philosophy of taxation?         a tax on residential property        a progressive income tax        an excise tax on gasoline        an excise tax on coffee
Examine the income source rules discussed in the textbook and suggest at least two current tax rules that can prevent the manipulation of the source rules to eliminate taxes.
Congress uses the tax code to influence our behavior. Examples include deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes to steer people to home ownership instead of renting. Tax credits for purchasing products that use alternative energy are another incentive. Likewise, deductions for charitable contributions encourage charitable donations. Is this a good (i.e., proper) way for Congress to achieve economic objectives? Can you identify other tax deductions or tax credits that encourage particular behaviors?
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