Which of the following statements about the Value-Added Tax (VAT) in NOT true? ...

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Which of the following statements about the Value-Added Tax (VAT) in NOT true?

  1. The VAT is a tax on the changes in value that occur at each stage of production or distribution.
  2. A VAT of 5% will yield more revenue than a 5% general sales tax because the VAT is collected several times.
  3. The VAT is a regressive tax because it places a greater burden on persons with lower incomes.
  4. VAT taxes are currently not in use in the U.S.
  5. None of the above. All are true.

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