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Tax rates that place more of a burden on low-and middle-income taxpayers than on wealthier taxpayers are called ______________.

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Regressive tax

Step-by-step explanation:

Regressive tax is a form of tax that taxes lower and middle income individuals a higher rate than high income individuals.

Progressive tax is a form of tax that taxes high income individuals a higher rate when compared to low and middle income individuals.

Proportional tax is a type of tax where the same tax is paid irrespective of level of income.

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