Statistical studies show that the incidence of our income-tax structure is regressive at low levels of income.

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"Regressive" means that the tax burden falls more heavily on lower income individuals. Therefore, if the income-tax structure is regressive at low levels of income, it means that those with lower incomes are paying a larger percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with higher incomes. This is supported by statistical studies.

Statistical Studies Show That the Incidence of Our Income-Tax Structure