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Why is it important for assessors to provide property tax data to analysts?
What are the two components of the ability-to-pay principle?
Which of the following is true about normative statements?
The U. S. Supreme Court struck down "welcome stranger" assessment system (in which property values are only updated upon sale) in West Virginia but upheld the system in California. What was the key difference between the two cases?
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Which of the following best defines the government economic role of stabilization?
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What measurement is being expressed in the following statement? State and local taxes are $120 per $1000 of personal income.
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Which of the following is true in a state that strictly interprets Dillon's Rule?
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In U. S. Census Bureau revenue terminology, what are the two broad categories for general revenue?
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Income tax systems in which people in higher income brackets are taxed at higher rates are most likely:
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Which of the following best defines the tax evaluation criteria neutrality?
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Which metric indicates the ability of a tax to provide a stable source of revenue during times of economic fluctuation?
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Which evaluative criteria is ultimately a cumulative effect, but it can also stand alone as an independent criteria?
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Which power is granted by the U. S. Constitution to both federal and state governments (concurrently)?
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Study Notes
Importance of Property Tax Data
- Assessors provide property tax data crucial for accurate analysis, enabling effective budgeting and resource allocation by government entities.
- Data informs fiscal health assessments, supporting transparency and accountability in tax administration.
Ability-to-Pay Principle Components
- The two components are:
- Income levels: Individuals should pay taxes based on their ability to afford them, reflecting economic status.
- Financial obligations: Consideration of existing liabilities ensures fair tax burdens.
Normative Statements
- Normative statements express opinions or value judgments rather than objective facts, and are subjective in nature.
"Welcome Stranger" Assessment System Cases
- The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated this system in West Virginia due to lack of uniformity and fairness while upholding it in California.
- Key difference: West Virginia's system was seen as inequitable, whereas California's allowed for broader tax equity through regulations.
Government Economic Role of Stabilization
- Stabilization roles focus on moderating economic fluctuations through fiscal and monetary policies to maintain economic stability.
Measurement: State and Local Taxes
- The expression "120per120 per 120per1000 of personal income" represents a tax rate indicating the amount of tax owed relative to income levels.
Dillon's Rule Interpretation
- In a state strictly adhering to Dillon's Rule, local governmental authority is limited to powers explicitly granted by the state, leading to restricted local governance.
U.S. Census Bureau Revenue Categorization
- The two broad categories for general revenue are:
- Tax revenue: Money collected from taxes imposed on individuals and businesses.
- Non-tax revenue: Includes fees, charges, and other income not classified as taxes.
Income Tax Systems Progressivity
- Income tax systems in which higher income brackets are taxed at elevated rates promote tax equity and generate revenue proportionate to the taxpayer's ability to pay.
Tax Evaluation Criteria: Neutrality
- Tax neutrality refers to a tax system's ability to not distort economic decisions, encouraging efficient market behavior without favoring any economic activity.
Revenue Stability Metric
- The metric indicating a tax's ability to provide steady revenue during economic fluctuations is tax elasticity, reflecting responsiveness to changes in the economy.
Cumulative Evaluative Criteria
- The evaluative criterion that serves as a cumulative effect but can also function independently is tax equity, which considers fairness in tax burden distribution.
Constitutional Powers Granted to Governments
- Both federal and state governments possess the power to levy taxes, a concurrent authority allowing each level to collect revenue for governance.
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