A Tax for Which the Rate Varies Directly with the Income

question 14

Multiple Choice

A tax for which the rate varies directly with the income of the person taxed is known as a(n) :

• A) regressive tax.
• B) progressive tax.
• C) proportional tax.
• D) flat tax.
• E) excise tax.

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Definitions:

Types Of Poverty

Categories that describe the different manifestations and experiences of poverty, which can include absolute poverty, relative poverty, and situational poverty, among others.

Social Assistance

A government program designed to provide financial aid to individuals or families in need, often based on income, disability, or unemployment status.

Single Mothers

Women who are raising their children without the presence or support of a partner.

Struggle With Poverty

The ongoing hardship and difficulties faced by individuals or communities living below the poverty line, affecting their quality of life.