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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