A Tax Structure Is Called Progressive When

question 188

Multiple Choice

A tax structure is called progressive when

• A) the average tax rate decreases if income decreases.
• B) high-income groups pay more taxes absolutely than do low-income groups.
• C) the average tax rate on low-income groups exceeds the tax rate of high-income groups.
• D) the average tax rate is constant, but the absolute amount of taxes paid increases with income increases.

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