ability-to-pay

ability-to-pay
The principle that taxes should vary according to an individuals level of wealth or income.

Progressive taxes attempt to reduce the tax burden of people with a lower ability-to-pay.


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  • ability to pay debts — See able to pay; insolvency …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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