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Declines of percentage of income paid in taxes

Since the percentage of income paid in taxes generally declines as taxpayer income increases, standard sales taxes and “sin” taxes [for example, excise taxes upon liquor or tobacco] are illustrations of: (1) proportional taxes. (2) optional taxes. (3) progressive taxes. (4) regressive taxes. (5) neutral taxes.

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