Which of the Following Is True

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)A regressive tax rate structure imposes an increasing marginal tax rate as the tax base increases.
• B)Regressive tax structures are the most common tax rate structure.
• C)An example of a regressive tax is an excise tax.
• D)In terms of effective tax rates, a sales tax can be viewed as a regressive tax.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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