Which of the Following Taxes Is Most Likely to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxes is most likely to be regressive?

• A) Personal income taxes.
• B) Corporate income taxes.
• C) Estate taxes.
• D) Sales taxes.
• E) A flat-rate income tax.

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