Question

The property tax on a rental house owned by Mr. Janey increased by $1,200 this year. Mr. Janey increased the monthly rent charged to his tenant, Ms. Lacey, by $45. Who bears the incidence of the property tax increase

Answer 1

Both will bear

Step-by-step explanation:

Both Mr. Janey and Ms. lacey will bear the incidence of the property tax increase because Mr. Janey has only shifted $540 ( $45 x 12) of the total $1200 by increasing the monthly rent charge of his tenant Ms. lacey by $45/month. Mr. Janey will pay only $660 of $1200 increase in tax and remaining will be paid by Mr Lacey.