progressive tax

1. A tax that takes a higher proportion of large incomes than of small ones. ( Compare regressive tax .)

Example Sentences

In 2017, while a senator, Ms Harris supported a number of progressive tax programmes, co-sponsoring a bill with Bernie Sanders to expand social security for the elderly by increasing the tax rate on investments.

From BBC

“How we do that is a more difficult and challenging conversation. And the volatility is foundational in terms of the tax system we have — the progressive tax system.”

From Los Angeles Times

State budgeting is a guessing game, particularly in California, where a progressive tax system means the state gets the bulk of its tax collections from rich people.

From Seattle Times

Studies have shown that countries and states with progressive tax systems and robust safety nets are the healthiest places to live.

From Seattle Times

“We have a pretty progressive tax policy in the state here already,” he told reporters in November.

From New York Times