Question

select the correct answer.
which tax correctly matches the description?
se aplica el 12% al hacer compras o consumir algo.
○ a. impuesto ambiental
○ b. impuesto de vehículos
○ c. impuesto al valor agregado
○ d. impuesto sobre la renta

Explanation:

The description states a 12% tax applied to purchases or consumption. Let's analyze each option:

• A. Impuesto ambiental (environmental tax) is tied to environmental harm, not general purchases.
• B. Impuesto de vehículos (vehicle tax) applies only to vehicle ownership, not general consumption.
• C. Impuesto al valor agregado (Value-Added Tax, VAT) is a consumption tax added to most goods and services at the point of purchase, matching the description.
• D. Impuesto sobre la renta (income tax) is levied on earned income, not purchases.

Answer:

C. impuesto al valor agregado