A sales tax on items such as clothing and food purchases by all individuals is an example of

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A sales tax is considered a regressive tax because it takes a larger percentage of income from lower-income individuals than from higher-income individuals. Lower-income individuals spend a larger portion of their income on necessities such as food and clothing, and a sales tax on these items would disproportionately affect them.

A Sales Tax on Items Such as Clothing and Food