Which of the Following Is True of Progressive Tax

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of progressive tax?

• A)People who make more money pay less total taxes.
• B)The marginal tax rate increases as income increases.
• C)The percentage of income paid out decreases as income increases.
• D)People who are poor receive the proceeds of the tax.
• E)The percentage of income paid out increases as income decreases.

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