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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance CREDIT RECOVERY

Which describes a type of tax that funds city programs?

Answer
A
local income tax
B
federal income tax
C
medicare tax
D
progressive tax

Explanation

A local income tax is collected by a city or other local government and can help pay for city programs and services. Medicare tax funds the federal Medicare program, while federal income tax supports federal government programs. A progressive tax describes how a tax rate changes with income, not which government collects it.

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