Question

Match each type of tax to its description.
A).proportional tax B).regressive tax C).progressive tax

Rose earns $100,000 a year, and Jack
earns $50,000 a year. They each buy
the same model of television and pay
$200 in sales tax.

Mia’s income tax rate increased when she
got a promotion and a raise.

Mr. Brown and Mr. Joseph earn different
annual incomes. However, they both pay
income tax equivalent to 15% of
their income.

Answer 1

Sales tax is regressive, the second is progressive, and the third is proportional.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is: 1.- Rose and Jack - B). Regressive Tax. 2.- Mia - C) Progressive tax. 3 - Mr Brown and Mr Joseph - A) Proportional Tax.

Explanation:

A) A proportional tax is a tax where the tax rate is fixed, so it does not depend on whether the base amount to be taxed increases or decreases.

B) A regressive tax is one that captures a lower rate as income increases.

C) A progressive tax is a tax system where it is established that the higher the level of income, the higher the percentage of taxes payable on the tax base.

The answer is: 1.- Rose and Jack - B). Regressive Tax. 2.- Mia - C) Progressive tax. 3 - Mr Brown and Mr Joseph - A) Proportional Tax.