Practice question
An LGU says ability to pay is irrelevant because all local revenues are compulsory. Which principle answers it?
- Compulsion eliminates equity
- Only wealthy residents may pay taxes
- All persons must always pay identical amounts
- Ability to pay controls without regard to law
- Local impositions must be equitable and based as far as practicable on ability to pay
Legal references
- RA7160, Local Government Code, Sections129–133 and186–188: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- 1987 Constitution, ArticleX Section5: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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