Which tax system requires higher-income taxpayers to pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes?
A)a progressive tax
B)a proportional tax
C)a regressive tax
D)a lump-sum tax

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A progressive tax requires higher-income taxpayers to pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes, as their income bracket increases. This is done in an effort to promote greater income equality and to shift the burden of taxes onto those who can afford it more easily.

Which Tax System Requires Higher-Income Taxpayers to Pay a Higher