A Progressive Income Tax System Can Be Defined as One

question 143

Multiple Choice

A progressive income tax system can be defined as one in which

• A)the government uses taxes paid by the wealthy to fund programs for the poor.
• B)an individual pays more dollars in taxes when his income rises.
• C)the marginal tax rate rises over time.
• D)the average tax rate is higher for individuals with higher incomes.

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Definitions:

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain.