Which of the following characteristic is accurate regarding regressive taxation?

a. Texas takes a regressive approach to taxation due to the reliance on the sales tax.
b. Regressive taxation places higher rates of taxation on people with higher incomes.
c. Texas emphasizes the use of income taxation rather than regressive taxation.
d. Income taxes are traditionally among the most regressive forms of taxes.


a. Texas takes a regressive approach to taxation due to the reliance on the sales tax.

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