Question

select the correct answer.
which tax is an indirect tax?
a. corporate income tax
b. federal income tax
c. property tax
d. sales tax

Explanation:

Indirect taxes are levied on goods or services and are passed on to consumers. Corporate income tax (A), federal income tax (B), and property tax (C) are direct taxes (levied on income or property directly on the taxpayer). Sales tax (D) is imposed on the sale of goods/services, and the seller collects it from the buyer (passes the tax burden), making it indirect.

Answer:

D. sales tax