When Is a Tax Said to Be Progressive

question 18

Multiple Choice

When is a tax said to be progressive?  

• A) if the absolute amount of the tax (in dollars) increases as income increases 
• B) if the wealthy pay a smaller percentage of their income than the poor pay 
• C) if the average tax rate falls as income rises 
• D) if the proportion of income paid as taxes increases as income increases

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