Which of the Following Statements About a Regressive Tax Rate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a regressive tax rate structure is false?

• A)A regressive rate structure cannot result in vertical equity.
• B)Regressive rates decrease as the tax base increases.
• C)A regressive rate structure places a proportionally heavier tax burden on taxpayers with smaller tax bases than persons with greater tax bases.
• D)None of the above is false.

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