Based on Estimates from the U

question 69

Multiple Choice

Based on estimates from the U.S. Treasury Department, the federal tax structure is

• A) highly regressive.
• B) roughly proportional.
• C) highly progressive.
• D) regressive at lower incomes and progressive at higher incomes.

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