CEFR B2

proportional tax

noun

Meaning

A tax where the tax rate is the same for everyone, regardless of income level; the amount paid increases with income but the percentage remains constant.

Examples

A proportional tax system is often debated as a simpler alternative to progressive taxation.
Critics argue that a proportional tax can disproportionately burden lower-income households.

Synonyms: flat tax, fixed-rate tax, regressive tax, progressive tax

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proportional tax (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: prəˈpɔːrʃənl tæks

Definition

A tax where the tax rate is the same for everyone, regardless of income level; the amount paid increases with income but the percentage remains constant.

Examples

A proportional tax system is often debated as a simpler alternative to progressive taxation.
Critics argue that a proportional tax can disproportionately burden lower-income households.

How to Use proportional tax

proportional tax on (prepositional phrase): A tax levied at a fixed rate on a specific item or income. — "They proposed a proportional tax on all digital services."
proportional tax system (collocation): An entire system of taxation based on fixed rates. — "The economic reforms included the introduction of a proportional tax system."

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