Horizontal equity is a difficult concept to implement because
A)it is difficult to determine how unequally unequals should be treated.
B)it is difficult to measure ability to pay.
C)it is difficult to determine which people are equally situated.
D)people object to the use of absolute tax liability instead of percentage of income.

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It is challenging to determine which individuals are in similar situations, making it hard to apply horizontal equity, which requires equal treatment for those in equivalent circumstances.

Horizontal Equity Is a Difficult Concept to Implement Because