Chapter 30: Q.25 (page 742)
What are the main categories of U.S. federal government taxes?
Short Answer
The main federal tax categories are individual income taxes, corporate income taxes, and social insurance and retirement receipts.
Chapter 30: Q.25 (page 742)
What are the main categories of U.S. federal government taxes?
The main federal tax categories are individual income taxes, corporate income taxes, and social insurance and retirement receipts.
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