A tax imposed at the same percentage rate on all levels of taxable income is called what?
Correct answer: C. Proportional tax
- A. Progressive tax
- B. Regressive tax
- C. Proportional tax
- D. Degressive tax
Explanation
A proportional tax applies one constant rate to the tax base, regardless of the taxpayer's income level. A progressive tax uses rising rates, while a regressive tax takes a larger relative burden from lower-income taxpayers.
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