Question

The impact of taxes on different groups in society varies. Some taxes create a larger burden for poorer people while others create a larger burden for wealthier people. Arrange the tax classifications according to the level of burden placed on poorer people.

Answer 1

Progressive places the least burden on poor people

Proportional places the second highest burden

regressive places the most burden

Step-by-step explanation:

Regressive tax system is a tax system where those that earn lower income pay more tax and those that earn higher income pay less tax.

A proportionate tax taxes everyone the same regardless of the amount earned.

A progressive tax is a tax structure where those who earn higher income are taxed more and those that earn less pay less amount of tax. A progressive tax ensures vertical equity.