Discuss the probable non-revenue justifications for each of the following aspects of the tax law. a. A tax credit is allowed for amounts spent to furnish care for minor children while the parent works.

b. Deductions for interest on home mortgage and property taxes on ones personal residence.

c. The income-splitting benefits of filing a joint return.

d. Fines and penalties are not deductible.

e. Net operating losses of a current year can be carried back to profitable years.

f. A taxpayer who sells property on an installment basis can recognize gain on the sale over the period the payments are received.

g. The exclusion from Federal tax of certain interest income from state and local bonds.

h. Prepaid income is taxed to the recipient in the year it is received and not in the year it is earned.