regressive tax

Examples (10)

• A regressive tax takes proportionately more of a poor person's income.
• Many economists argue that a sales tax is a classic example of a regressive tax.
• The proposed budget includes several regressive taxes that will hurt the working class.
• Historically, countries with high inequality often have a tax system dominated by regressive taxes.
• Critics fear that the new environmental levy could become a regressive tax on low-income households.
• Implementing a flat income tax is often seen as a regressive tax policy.
• The government promised to reform the system and eliminate any regressive taxes.
• Such a regressive tax would exacerbate existing economic disparities.
• Policymakers must consider the social impact before introducing another regressive tax.
• The public outcry against the regressive tax was significant.