If the Percentage of Income Paid in Taxes Increases as Income

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the percentage of income paid in taxes increases as income rises,then the tax system is

• A)Regressive.
• B)Progressive.
• C)Marginal.
• D)Nominal.

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