The two main purposes of taxes are
A) to raise money for taxpayers and to encourage foreign governments to behave in certain ways.
B) to raise money for government funding and to encourage or discourage certain taxpayer behaviors.
C) to encourage businesses to make a profit and encourage foreign governments to invest in the U.S.
D) to strengthen monetary and fiscal policies.

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Traditionally, taxes have been used as a source of funding for government operations and programs. They can also be used as a method of discouraging or encouraging certain behaviors among taxpayers.

The Two Main Purposes of Taxes Are