Question

Why might wealthy people oppose income taxes and poor people oppose sales taxes?

A-Neither really understands taxes
B-Income taxes are usually progressive, while sales taxes are regressive
C-Income taxes are not paid by the very rich
D-Sales taxes are not paid by the rich

Answer 1

The reason why wealthy people might oppose income taxes and poor people oppose sales taxes is because the income taxes are income taxes are usually progressive, while sales taxes are regressive.

The answer would be the choice or letter B.

Answer 2

Wealthy people oppose income taxes and poor people oppose sales taxes because B. income taxes are usually progressive, while sales taxes are regressive, so both parties would be affected by these changes.