A tax must be progressive if an individual with a higher income pays more dollars in taxes than an individual with a lower income.

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A tax where an individual with a higher income pays more dollars in taxes than an individual with a lower income can also be a proportional or regressive tax, depending on the percentage of income paid in taxes. A progressive tax specifically requires the tax rate to increase as the taxable amount increases.

A Tax Must Be Progressive If an Individual with a Higher