Because the structure of the personal income tax is progressive, a larger share of income is taxed

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Because the structure of the personal income tax is progressive, a larger share of income is taxed at higher rates as real income increases. Therefore, economic growth automatically results in higher taxes unless offsetting legislative action is taken. Do you think this is an attractive feature of the current tax system? Why or why not?

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Macroeconomics Private And Public Choice

ISBN: 9780357134009

17th Edition

Authors: James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

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