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Which of the following is a key characteristic of taxes?

AVoluntary payment

BCompulsory payment imposed by law-making authority

CBenefit received in direct proportion to payment

DCan be refused by taxpayers

Answer:

B. Compulsory payment imposed by law-making authority

Read Explanation:

  • Taxes are compulsory payments legally imposed by the government, and taxpayers cannot refuse to pay them


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