An income tax in which the average tax rate increases as taxpayer income increases would be considered a:

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A progressive tax is one in which the average tax rate increases as taxpayer income increases. This means that those with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those with lower incomes. This type of tax is often seen as fairer because it places a greater burden on those who can afford to pay more.

An Income Tax in Which the Average Tax Rate Increases