Question

Which statement best describes a proportional tax?(1 point)
Responses

a tax where lower-income earners are charged at a higher rate
a tax where lower-income earners are charged at a higher rate

a tax where all levels of yearly income are taxed at the same rate
a tax where all levels of yearly income are taxed at the same rate

a tax that places levels of income into brackets
a tax that places levels of income into brackets

a tax on consumable goods or services such as gasoline

Answer 1

a tax where all levels of yearly income are taxed at the same rate

(That describes a proportional or "flat" tax — everyone pays the same percentage of their income.)