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

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 on consumable goods or services such as gasoline

Answer 1

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

Explanation: A proportional tax (or flat tax) charges the same percentage of income from everyone, regardless of income level.