Which of the Following Characteristic Is Accurate Regarding Regressive Taxation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristic is accurate regarding regressive taxation?

• A) Texas takes a regressive approach to taxation due to the reliance on the sales tax.
• B) Regressive taxation places higher rates of taxation on people with higher incomes.
• C) Texas emphasizes the use of income taxation rather than regressive taxation.
• D) Income taxes are traditionally among the most regressive forms of taxes.

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