Question

If employees pay the same percentage of their income to the government no matter how much they make, this is known as_____.

a.flat taxation
b.regressive taxation
c. progressive taxation
d.federal income taxation

Answer 1

The answer in apex, as far I as i know, is flat taxation. Because its the same 'flat' rate.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Flat taxation. A flat tax is a tax system where by everyone, not minding the level of income, pays exactly the same percentage of income for the taxes. Just a side note, referring to it as "fair tax" does not fool anyone.