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Taxes — Quiz

Question 15 • Economics

Which describes a type of tax that funds city programs?

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