A regressive tax is a tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases. `Regressive` describes a distribution effect on income or expenditure, referring to the way the rate progresses from high to low, where the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate. In terms of individual income and w.....
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tax that imposes a smaller burden (relative to resources) on those who are wealthier; its opposite, a progressive tax, imposes a larger burden on the ... [3 related articles]
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A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals` income brackets.
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Tax such that the higher the income of the taxpayer the smaller the proportion or percentage paid in that tax. This contrasts with progressive taxes where the proportion paid rises as income...
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A tax that weights more heavily on low incomes.
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A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals' income bra
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A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income groups than from high-income groups.
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Tax such that the higher the income of the taxpayer the smaller the proportion or percentage paid in that tax. This contrasts with progressive tax, where the proportion paid rises as income increases, and proportional tax, where the proportion paid remains the same at all levels of income. Examples of regressive taxes in the UK are council tax and ...
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A regressive tax is a taxation system where rates remain the same regardless of income level; thus, taking a greater percentage of low-income earners? income than high-income earners? income. In other words, the tax rate or total tax does not change as an individual?s income increases.
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