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A tax whose burden is the same proportion of income for all households is ?

Correct answer: B. a proportional tax

  • A. an equal tax
  • B. a proportional tax
  • C. a progressive tax
  • D. a regressive tax

Explanation

A proportional tax applies the same tax rate to every level of income, so tax paid rises in proportion to income. This differs from a progressive tax, whose rate increases with income.

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