Which of the following does not fall under the category of the benefits-received principle?
A)The 20-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline
B)License plate fees
C)Tuition at state universities
D)Local school taxes

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Local school taxes do not fall under the benefits-received principle because they are not directly tied to a specific benefit or service received by the taxpayer. Instead, they are used to fund the general operations of the local school district. The other options listed are all examples of taxes or fees that are directly tied to specific benefits or services received by the taxpayer (e.g. gasoline tax funds road maintenance, license plate fees fund DMV operations, tuition funds university education).

Which of the Following Does Not Fall Under the Category