Which of the following would be the most likely candidate for direct application of the benefits principle of taxation?
A)education
B)fire protection
C)police protection
D)use of roads

Question

Which of the following would be the most likely candidate for direct application of the benefits principle of taxation?
A)education 
B)fire protection 
C)police protection 
D)use of roads

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The benefits principle of taxation suggests that individuals who benefit directly from the provision of a public good or service should bear the cost of providing that good or service. Therefore, the use of roads is the most likely candidate for direct application of the benefits principle of taxation as individuals who use the roads directly benefit from their maintenance and construction.

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