When people in the lower income brackets pay a larger percentage of their income toward a tax,it is called ______ taxation.

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Regressive taxation is a system where people with lower incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those with higher incomes. This is in contrast to progressive taxation, where those with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. In a regressive system, taxes such as sales tax or flat income tax rates disproportionately affect those with lower incomes.

When People in the Lower Income Brackets Pay a Larger