alleryStart learning →How is a tax best described?
AAn enforced contribution
BAn optional user fee
CA voluntary donation
DA refundable deposit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. An enforced contribution
A tax is compulsory and imposed by legislative authority, so it is an enforced contribution.
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