Which of the following best describes a regressive tax?

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July 26, 2020
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July 27, 2020

Which of the following best describes a regressive tax?

Which of the following best describes a regressive tax?

A. A tax that takes a fixed percentage of income regardless of the taxpayer’s level of income.
B. A tax that takes a larger share of the income of high-income taxpayers than of low-income taxpayers.
C. A tax that takes a higher percentage of income as income rises.
D. A tax whose rate rises less than in proportion to income.