According to the ability-to-pay principle of taxation

A) people in the same economic situation should bear an equal share of the tax burden.
B) individuals who are willing to bear a greater share of the tax burden should be compensated with non-monetary benefits.
C) it is fair to expect a greater share of the tax burden to be borne by people who have a greater ability to pay.
D) individuals who receive the benefit of a good or service should bear a greater share of the tax burden.

ANSWER

C) it is fair to expect a greater share of the tax burden to be borne by people who have a greater ability to pay.