John Has Just Received a Rather Handsome Increase in Salary

question 163

Short Answer

John has just received a rather handsome increase in salary, but he is upset because he feels that he should not be charged a higher rate of tax on this extra money. John is being taxed by a ________ tax system.
provincial
federal
progressive
restrictive
regressive

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Definitions:

Law of Torts

A body of rights, obligations, and remedies that is applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others.

Punitive Damages

Money damages that may be awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant and deter future similar conduct.

Gross Negligence

A severe lack of care or the deliberate disregard of one's responsibilities, often resulting in harm or damage.

Libel

Defamation in writing or in some other form (such as a digital recording) having the quality of permanence.