The evidence in the U.S.economy suggests that, taken collectively, taxes in the economy are:
A) extremely regressive.
B) extremely progressive.
C) slightly progressive.
D) proportional.

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While there are some regressive taxes (such as sales and property taxes), the overall income and payroll tax system in the U.S. is slightly progressive, meaning that higher income individuals pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than lower income individuals. However, the progressivity is not as strong as some other developed countries.

The Evidence in the U