Tax Incidence And Its Effects Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 1

The use of legally permissible means to reduce tax liabilities is known as tax?

jamb 2020

  • A. evasion
  • B. avoidance
  • C. relief
  • D. exemption
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Question 2

If Mr. A earns N2.000 a year while Mr. B earns N8000 but Mr. A pays N200 in tax per annum while Mr. B pays N400, such tax is_______

jamb 2021

  • A. Progressive
  • B. Proportional
  • C. Indirect
  • D. Regressive
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Question 3

The full meaning of NAPEP is?

jamb 2018

  • A. National Poverty Eradication Programme
  • B. National Agency for Poverty and Education Program
  • C. National Air Pollution and Environmental Purification
  • D. None of the above
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Question 4

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TAX RATE AND INCOME WHICH IS RELEVANT TO A PROPORTIONAL TAX IS DEPICTED BY

jamb 1990

  • A. CURVES Z AND Y
  • B. CURVE X
  • C. CURVE Z
  • D. CURVE Y
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Question 5

A tax on land will ultimately fall

jamb 2013

  • A. partly on agents and users
  • B. entirely on users
  • C. entirely on owners
  • D. partly on users and owners
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