Moving from a Progressive Tax System to a Flat Tax

question 274

Multiple Choice

Moving from a progressive tax system to a flat tax system would most likely:

• A) raise taxes on the rich.
• B) raise taxes for poor and middle-income households.
• C) decrease investment.
• D) lower overall tax revenue.

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