Regressive and progressive taxes impact high- and low-income earners differently but proportional taxes don't. Property taxes are an example of a regressive tax.

We've a rising average tax rate: it's a progressive tax. A strict flat tax is thus neither regressive nor progressive: and a flat tax with a personal allowance is progressive, by definition.

Critics of the flat tax argue that the system burdens low-income households and lowers tax rates for high-income earners. They believe the progressive tax system is fairer and more effective.

A regressive tax is one that's applied uniformly regardless of income, unlike a progressive tax which is based on income. It places a bigger burden on low-income earners.

Critics argue that flat taxes are regressive, meaning they place a heavier burden on lower-income earners. As concerns about social equity grow, many countries are rethinking systems that could ...

For many years I’ve listened to Steve Forbes argue—quite persuasively—the merits of replacing our current, progressive tax system with a flat tax. Indeed, so competent is Steve in making the ...

Moreover, flat-tax advocates say a progressive system discourages the creation of wealth because it "punishes" higher levels of income with higher tax rates.

Even though a progressive income tax system is better than a flat or regressive tax code (as I recently argued on PolicyMic), it does have many drawbacks. Income taxes at high enough levels ...

A regressive tax is one that is assessed at the same rate to everyone, regardless of their income. They are also sometimes called flat taxes.

A proportional or flat tax system assesses the same tax rate on everyone regardless of income or wealth. This system is meant to create equality between marginal tax rates and average tax rates paid.

The regressive sales-tax system is a disgrace to a generally progressive state like Washington — and, in an affluent state, fails to raise the needed revenue.

The U.S. uses three types of tax systems: regressive, proportional, and progressive. Two impact high-and low-income earners differently and one is the same for all.