A recent recession is making members of Congress consider implementing a new stimulus package to help boost the economy.

Question

What should the members of Congress also consider doing to help balance the budget?
A.Increase the amount of benefits for Social Security and Unemployment.
B.Increase tax rates for the individual income tax, corporate income tax, and payroll tax
C.Decrease tax rates for the individual income tax, corporate income tax and payroll tax.
D.Increase federal government spending to states and municipalities

Answer 1

B. Increase tax rates for the individual income tax, corporate income tax, and payroll tax.