In the Following Situation the Tax System Is A)progressive
B)proportional
C)regressive
D)based on the Benefits Received
E)there Is

question 174

Multiple Choice

In the following situation the tax system is
$$\begin{array} { l r r r } \text { Taxable income } & \$ 5,000 & \$ 10,000 & \$ 20,000 \\\text { Tax payments } & \$ 500 & \$ 600 & \$ 1,600\end{array}$$

• A)progressive
• B)proportional
• C)regressive
• D)based on the benefits received
• E)there is insufficient information to answer the question

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