A lump-sum tax:

A. charges the same amount to each taxpayer, regardless of economic behavior or circumstances.
B. refers to annual, rather than quarterly tax payments throughout the year.
C. is tied to spending habits, not income levels.
D. is tied to income levels, not spending habits.


A. charges the same amount to each taxpayer, regardless of economic behavior or circumstances.

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