Which of the Following Is a Tax System in Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a tax system in which higher income taxpayers pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes?

• A)a progressive tax system
• B)a proportional tax system
• C)a regressive tax system
• D)none of the above

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