regressive tax

1. A tax that takes a higher percentage of low incomes than high ones. Sales taxes, especially on food, clothing, medicine, and other basic necessities are widely cited as examples of regressive taxes. ( Compare progressive tax .)

Example Sentences

And this breakdown goes past a culture of spending, as Republicans argue, or a regressive tax policy, as Democrats might counter.

From The Daily Beast

His regressive tax-cut policy, after all, was geared toward wealthier people or people married with families.

From The Daily Beast