An Income Tax System Where Higher Tax Rates Are Applied

question 67

Multiple Choice

An income tax system where higher tax rates are applied to increased amounts of income is called a:

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

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