Why are regressive taxes considered heaviest on low income taxpayers?

a. low income people should not have to pay taxes.

b. the tax is on their income, and they pay a higher income tax.

c. a sales tax is going to be a greater percent of a wealthy persons income than a low income persons income.

d. the tax is levied on something other than income but ends up being a higher percentage of their income than it would be for a higher earner.

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1 November, 03:03

Why are regressive taxes considered heaviest on low income taxpayers?

a. low income people should not have to pay taxes.

b. the tax is on their income, and they pay a higher income tax.

c. a sales tax is going to be a greater percent of a wealthy persons income than a low income persons income.

d. the tax is levied on something other than income but ends up being a higher percentage of their income than it would be for a higher earner.

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Marianna Dawson · Answer 1

The answer is D. The tax is levied on something other than income but ends up being a higher percentage of their income than it would be for a high earner.