Suppose one individual earns $25,000 per year and another individual earns $15,000 per year.If the individual earning $25,000 per year pays $750 more per year in taxes than the person earning $15,000,this is an illustration of

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The ability to pay principle states that those with higher incomes should pay a larger share of their income in taxes. In this scenario, the individual earning $25,000 per year has a higher income and is paying a larger amount in taxes, which is consistent with the ability to pay principle.

Suppose One Individual Earns $25,000 Per Year and Another Individual