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Knowledge Checkpoint: Explain the distinctions between progressive and regressive taxation
- Progressive taxation is a type of taxation where higher earners are expected to give up a greater proportion of their earnings in taxes than lower earners.
- An example of progressive taxation is the income tax system in Scotland, where higher income brackets are taxed at a higher rate than at the UK wide level. This means that lower earners are better off while higher earners pay even more than they would in the rest of the UK.
- Regressive taxation is a type of taxation where the tax rate is the same for everyone irrespective of income, which can lead to lower-income individuals spending a larger proportion of their income on taxes.
- An example of regressive taxation is the VAT, which is a fixed percentage applied to goods and services, regardless of the buyer's income.