Here are the correct matches for each type of tax based on the provided descriptions:
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Commodity Tax
- a. Also called "user taxes" because the funds collected are used to build infrastructure that taxpayers will use--such as fuel tax used to pay for roads.
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Property Tax
- c. A tax based on the value of a residence, is used to pay for services such as public schools, a police force, and local health services.
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Sales Tax
- b. Also called a consumer tax--is charged when you buy something, and is based on the price of products sold.
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Income Tax
- d. A tax that residents of a state pay based on their salary is assessed as a graduated, proportional, or flat-rate tax.