Based on estimates from the U.S. Treasury Department, the federal tax structure is
A) highly regressive.
B) roughly proportional.
C) highly progressive.
D) regressive at lower incomes and progressive at higher incomes.

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According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the federal tax structure is highly progressive, meaning that those with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with lower incomes. This is due in large part to the progressive nature of the income tax, as well as other taxes such as the estate tax and corporate income tax.

Based on Estimates from the U