In the Following Situation the Tax System Is A)progressive
B)proportional
C)regressive
D)based on the Benefits Received
E)there Is

In the following situation the tax system is
$$\begin{array} { l r r r } \text { Taxable income } & \$ 5,000 & \$ 10,000 & \$ 20,000 \\\text { Tax payments } & \$ 500 & \$ 600 & \$ 1,600\end{array}$$

A) progressive
B) proportional
C) regressive
D) based on the benefits received
E) there is insufficient information to answer the question