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Differential Impact of a Profit Tax
Consider two businesses operating in the same industry. Business A is a well-established company that earns a significant profit. Business B is a new startup that is currently breaking even, meaning its total revenues exactly equal its total costs. If the government imposes a new tax levied solely on business profits, explain the immediate financial impact of this tax on Business A compared to Business B for the current year.
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