Chapter 16.4, Problem 2R

To determine

To ascertain the definition different forms of taxation and the process of tax working.

Explanation of Solution

Proportional taxation; A proportional tax is an income tax scheme that levies the same percentage tax, irrespective of income, on everybody. Among low, middle , and high-income taxpayers a proportional tax is the same. Often Proportional taxes are referred to as flat taxes.

Proportional tax supporters claim they are increasing the economy by motivating people to spend more and work harder, since there is no tax incentive to earn harder.

Regressive taxation; A regressive tax is a tax imposed in such a way that the average tax rate falls as the taxable amount increases. This explains the effect of a spread on income or spending, relating to how the rate changes from high to low if the average tax rate reaches the marginal tax rate. As for individual income and property.

A regressive tax places on the poor a greater burden (relative to resources) than on the rich an inverse relationship exists between the tax rate and the capacity of the taxpayer to pay, as calculated by assets, expenditure or profits.

Progressive taxation; A progressive tax is a tax in which the tax rate increases as the amount that is taxable increases. The term is often used in terms of personal income taxes, where people with lower incomes pay a lower percentage of that income in tax than those with higher incomes.

Progressive taxation enhances the buying power of the poor, and stimulates the economy.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: Tax generates significant government revenues and also serves as a mechanism for reducing undesirable activity. Tax policy plays two main roles in supporting economic growth. It is only through taxation that forced savings can be produced which is so important for accelerating the rate of capital creation in the economy.