When payroll taxes and Medicare are taken into consideration, the tax system in the United States becomes more progressive than when viewing the federal income tax individually

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When payroll taxes and Medicare contributions are considered, the overall tax system becomes less progressive because these taxes are generally flat or regressive, affecting lower and middle-income earners more significantly than higher-income earners, compared to the progressive structure of the federal income tax.

When Payroll Taxes and Medicare Are Taken into Consideration, the Tax