Which of the Following Is True

question 111

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 these

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