A new tax is proposed that requires those making $100, 000 a year pay 15% more of their income in taxes and those making $250, 000 a year pay 25% more of their income in taxes. This is an example of (1 point)

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an estate tax
an estate tax

a regressive tax
a regressive tax

a progressive tax
a progressive tax

an excise tax

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This is an example of a progressive tax. Progressive taxes are designed so that individuals with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with lower incomes. In this case, those making $100,000 pay a 15% increase in their tax, while those making $250,000 pay a 25% increase, indicating that higher earners are subject to a larger percentage increase in their tax burden.