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- Tax collected at increasingly higher rates or percentages as income level increases. ThisNation.com
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- There are many people who support progressive tax, since they feel it is only fair that those who make more should contribute more to the government. - wiseGEEK
![](https://cfcdn.proz.com/images/wikiwords/small_grey_arr.gif) - The modern theory of optimal income tax progressivity begins with the utilitarian principle, but views the issue as a trade-off between the social benefits of a more equal distribution of after-tax income and the economic damage imposed by highly progressive taxes. - econlib.org
![](https://cfcdn.proz.com/images/wikiwords/small_grey_arr.gif) - The progressive tax system, and the nation's fiscal system more broadly, have historically played an important role in expanding opportunities for all Americans while reducing inequality. - Brookings
![](https://cfcdn.proz.com/images/wikiwords/small_grey_arr.gif) Compare [close] - French
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- As per Wiki: Un impôt progressif est un impôt dont le taux s'accroît en fonction de la valeur de l'élément taxé, appelé base d'imposition ou assiette.
hence this applies to income tax Wiki.com - by Antoine Lima
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- L'imposition progressive des revenus pousse ceux qui ont de gros revenus à aller travailler hors de France. - www.les4verites.com
by Antoine Lima - Si l'impot proportionnel (type TVA) a quelques avantages, il a le gros inconvénient de ne pas être “solidaire”, contrairement à l'impot progressif. ... - www.agorapolitique.com
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