Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the U.S.tax

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the U.S.tax system?

• A)The federal income tax is regressive,but sales,property,and other taxes tend to be progressive.
• B)The U.S.tax system is consistently progressive.
• C)The federal income tax is progressive,but sales,property,and other taxes tend to be regressive.
• D)The U.S. tax system is consistently regressive.

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