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regressive tax

/rəˈgrɛsɪv tæks/ /rɪˈgrɛsɪv tæks/
noun
GeneralEconomics
  1. 1 azalan oranlı vergi, regresif vergi countable

Definition (English)

A tax where the percentage paid decreases as the amount of income or wealth increases.

Example Sentences

  1. Sales tax is often a regressive tax.
    Satış vergisi genellikle regresif bir vergidir.
  2. The burden of regressive tax falls on the poor.
    Regresif verginin yükü fakirlerin üzerine düşer.