Which of the following statements about horizontal equity is false?

A. Horizontal equity focuses on the measurement of taxpayers' ability to pay.
B. If persons with equal ability to pay a tax owe an equal amount of tax, the tax is horizontally equitable.
C. Horizontal equity focuses on a rational and impartial measurement of the tax base.
D. None of the above is false.


Answer: D

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