Under a progressive tax, the average tax rate and the marginal tax rate both increase as income increases.

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In a progressive tax system, as an individual's income increases, both their average tax rate (total taxes paid divided by total income) and their marginal tax rate (the rate of tax applied to their last dollar of income) typically increase. This is because higher income levels are taxed at higher rates.

Under a Progressive Tax, the Average Tax Rate and the Marginal