- Progressive tax: Tax rate increases with income (e.g., income tax in India). - Regressive tax: Tax rate decreases as income increases (e.g., GST or sales tax as a percentage of income, as lower- income individuals spend a larger proportion of their income). - Proportional tax: Tax rate is constant regardless of income (e.g., a flat tax).
What kind of Tax System is found in India ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Fiscal Policy & Revenue (Taxation System in India: Direct, Indirect taxes, and Tax Reforms (including GST))
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