Income taxes are taxes levied based on the income you earn. In the U. S., income taxes are progressive, which means that people with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. Some lawmakers advocate a flat tax, in which every income earner pays the same percentage of income in taxes. A flat tax would significantly reduce the paperwork and rules and regulations associated with the income tax. However, changing the tax rules would cause much disruption in the economy as people changed their economic behavior in response to the change in the tax law. a. True
b. False

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.