Which of the Following Is a Regressive Tax

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a regressive tax?

• A) a state tax of 5 percent of income
• B) a local sales tax of 5 percent
• C) the federal individual income tax
• D) a federal flat tax of 30 percent

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