The burden of taxation in the United States

A. from federal government taxes is smaller than the burden from state and local government taxes.
B. has increased since 1929.
C. has decreased since 1929.
D. from state and local government taxes has increased, while the burden from federal taxes has decreased.


Answer: B

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