Vertical equity incorporates the notion that

A. those earning higher incomes should pay more in taxes.
B. those earning equal incomes should pay the same in taxes.
C. taxes paid should be unassociated with income levels.
D. there should be no excess burden created by a tax.


A. those earning higher incomes should pay more in taxes.

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