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Taxation: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.5.2 Taxation, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    5 marks4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 6(a): With reference to Figure 4 and your own knowledge, explain the distinction between a progressive and a regressive tax. (5) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the fo

  2. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    8 marks4.5.2 Taxation2.2.2 Consumption (C)
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 6(b): With reference to Figure 4 and Extract A, examine the likely impact of the ‘freeze in income tax thresholds’ (Extract A line 1) on aggregate demand. (8) Read Fi

  3. Q1(e)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 1(e): Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of tax cuts in the UK. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A and B) before answeri

  4. Q6(d)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    12 marks4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 6(d): With reference to Extract C and your own knowledge, discuss methods the UK government could use to increase tax revenue. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follo

  5. Q7

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    25 marks4.5.2 Taxation2.6.3 Supply-side policies
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 7: In 2018, the United States Government cut the corporation tax rate (tax on company profits) from 35% to 21%. Income tax rates for US citizens were also reduced:

  6. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 4(b): If a company makes £500 000 pre-tax profit in 2020, calculate how much corporation tax it will pay. Assume that the government cuts the rate of corporation tax

  7. Q4(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 4(c): Explain one possible reason why the revenue from corporation tax could increase if the government cuts the rate of tax. (2) 4 The UK Government is planning to c

  8. Q5(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 Inequality4.5.2 Taxation
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 5(c): Which one of the following would be most likely to reduce a country’s Gini coefficient? An increase in: (1) A import tariffs B progressive taxes C regressive ta
All 8 questions on Taxation, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q6(a) (5 marks): With reference to Figure 4 and your own knowledge, explain the distinction between a progressive and a regressive tax. (5) Read Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the fo
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q6(b) (8 marks): With reference to Figure 4 and Extract A, examine the likely impact of the ‘freeze in income tax thresholds’ (Extract A line 1) on aggregate demand. (8) Read Fi
  3. June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(e) (25 marks): Evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of tax cuts in the UK. (25) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following extracts (A and B) before answeri
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(d) (12 marks): With reference to Extract C and your own knowledge, discuss methods the UK government could use to increase tax revenue. (12) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the follo
  5. October 2020, Paper 2, Q7 (25 marks): In 2018, the United States Government cut the corporation tax rate (tax on company profits) from 35% to 21%. Income tax rates for US citizens were also reduced:
  6. June 2019, Paper 2, Q4(b) (2 marks): If a company makes £500 000 pre-tax profit in 2020, calculate how much corporation tax it will pay. Assume that the government cuts the rate of corporation tax
  7. June 2019, Paper 2, Q4(c) (2 marks): Explain one possible reason why the revenue from corporation tax could increase if the government cuts the rate of tax. (2) 4 The UK Government is planning to c
  8. June 2019, Paper 2, Q5(c) (1 mark): Which one of the following would be most likely to reduce a country’s Gini coefficient? An increase in: (1) A import tariffs B progressive taxes C regressive ta

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