Taxation that allows higher-income people to pay less of their income on taxes than lower-income people is called:A.regressive taxation.B.proportional taxation.C.progressive taxation.D.indirect taxation.

Which of the following best describes a progressive tax system?*1 pointAll taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income as taxHigh-income earners pay a smaller percentage of their income than low-income earnersHigh-income earners pay a larger percentage of their income than low-income earnersThe tax rate decreases as the taxpayer's income increases

16  What describes a regressive tax?1 pointA It is paid by a higher proportion of high income earners.B It is paid by a higher proportion of low income earners.C It takes a higher proportion from high incomes.D It takes a higher proportion from low incomes.

Which kind of person would pay a higher rate with a progressive tax?A.A person with a low incomeB.A person with few dependentsC.A person with many dependentsD.A person with a high income

Income tax is a type of _____ tax.A.regressiveB.progressiveC.digressiveD.permissiveSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How does a progressive taxation system work?A.It makes all citizens pay the same percentage of their income in taxes.B.It makes less wealthy citizens pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes.C.It makes wealthier citizens pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes.D.It requires all citizens to pay all of their income in taxes for redistribution.