Regressive
A regressive tax is one that takes a smaller percentage of income from high-income people than from low-income people. In a regressive tax system, as income increases, the percentage of income paid in taxes decreases.
Regressive.^_^=
Regressive tax. E.g. value added tax
A progressive tax takes a larger percentage of income from wealthier taxpayers and a smaller percentage from those with lower incomes. This system is designed to reduce income inequality by imposing higher rates on higher income brackets, while lower earners benefit from lower rates. Income tax is a common example of a progressive tax structure.
Probably a regressive tax, but also unfair, immoral, and probably Republican written.
Your question is backwards. There is no income on tax. However, there is a tax on income. This is known as income tax. Income tax is a system created by the government that takes a percentage of your income out of your check based on how much money you earn. Generally speaking, the higher your income, the higher the percentage of it the government takes.
Income Tax
a tax system that takes a larger proportion of income from high-income people than from low-income people
A flat tax.
Fair tax
This depends where you are comparing it to and the percentage of your income it takes to buy an item.
Yes. It takes an equal percentage from everyone's income regardless of wealth.