Which of the following is/are based on an ability-to-pay concept?
I.A flat tax .
II.Johson City charges all households a flat fee of $25 per month for water usage.
III.Boone County recently established Route 89 as a toll road. All cars traveling from East Johnson City to Appleton pay $1.

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Which of the following is/are based on an ability-to-pay concept?
I.A flat tax .
II.Johson City charges all households a flat fee of $25 per month for water usage.
III.Boone County recently established Route 89 as a toll road. All cars traveling from East Johnson City to Appleton pay $1.
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The ability-to-pay principle is a concept in taxation that argues taxes should be levied according to a taxpayer's ability to pay. This principle suggests that individuals or entities with higher income or wealth should pay more taxes relative to those with less. None of the statements (I: flat tax, II: flat fee for water usage, III: flat toll fee) reflect this principle, as they all involve a fixed charge regardless of the payer's income or wealth.

Which of the Following Is/are Based on an Ability-To-Pay Concept