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progressive tax |
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progressive taxTax which takes a greater proportion or percentage the higher the income of the taxpayer. This contrasts with regressive tax, where the proportion paid falls as income increases, and proportional tax, where the proportion paid remains the same at all levels of income. Examples of progressive taxes in the UK include income tax and capital gains tax. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Further investigation led Russo to conclude that our nation wasn't drifting toward tyranny, but rather being propelled in that direction by a powerful but dimly seen group of elitists whose handiwork includes the graduated income tax and the IRS. For equity reasons, many states employ graduated income tax rates to make taxes more progressive than otherwise. While I staunchly oppose signing any petition to refer the graduated income tax assessment component of the Oregon Legislature's revenue package to the ballot, I recognize the rights of Oregonians to do so. |
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