The income tax is generally progressive, meaning that
A) it increases incrementally on an annual basis.
B) those with more income pay higher rates of tax on their income.
C) those with more income pay more in taxes than those with less income.
D) it is a newer form of taxation than excise and sales taxes.
E) it is better than a flat tax.
Ans: B) those with more income pay higher rates of tax on their income.
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a. in the lowest 5 states in the nation. b. in the bottom 25 percent of the nation. c. roughly in the middle, compared to other states. d. in the top 25 percent of the nation. e. in the highest 5 states in the nation.
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