Table 12-17
The following table shows the marginal tax rates for unmarried individuals for two years.
-Refer to Table 12-17. Which of the following best describes the tax schedule in 2009?
A)proportional tax
B)progressive tax
C)regressive tax
D)vertical tax

Question

Table 12-17
The following table shows the marginal tax rates for unmarried individuals for two years. 
-Refer to Table 12-17. Which of the following best describes the tax schedule in 2009?
A)proportional tax 
B)progressive tax 
C)regressive tax 
D)vertical tax

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tax schedule is progressive because the marginal tax rate increases as taxable income increases.

Table 12-17 The Following Table Shows the Marginal Tax Rates for Unmarried