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Regressive tax structure

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A tax system in which the tax rate decreases as income increases, taking a larger percentage from lower earners.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Inequality

Unit 6

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