Question

assessment
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what type of tax is used as income by retired people and people with disabilities?
select a response

• income tax
• state and local taxes
• social security
• property tax

Explanation:

Social Security is a government program that provides financial support to retired individuals, people with disabilities, and eligible dependents, funded through payroll taxes. Income tax is a tax on earned/unearned income, not income for this group; state/local taxes are levies by governments, not income; property tax is on owned property, not income support.

Answer:

Social Security