A Tax Is Said to Be Progressive If

question 100

Multiple Choice

A tax is said to be progressive if

• A)the absolute size of the tax (in dollars)increases as income increases
• B)the wealthy pay a smaller percentage of their income than the poor
• C)the average tax rate falls as income rises
• D)the proportion of income paid as taxes increases as income increases
• E)the proceeds are used to pay for liberal political programs

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