According to the benefit principle,

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The benefit principle suggests that those who directly benefit from government goods and services should pay for them through user charges. This approach is seen as fairer than a flat-rate tax, which would not take into account differences in usage of government goods and services. The progressive income tax, which taxes higher income earners at a higher rate, is also based on ability to pay rather than direct benefit. Therefore, B is the best choice.

According to the Benefit Principle