A person whose income has increased from $10,000 to $20,000 finds that her federal marginal tax rate has increased from 18 percent to 22 percent. This is an example of a

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This is an example of a progressive tax because as the person's income increases, the marginal tax rate (the rate on the next dollar of income) also increases. This is characteristic of a progressive tax system, where higher income earners pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to lower income earners.

A Person Whose Income Has Increased from $10,000 to $20,000