Tax Structure Examination

Examining Tax Structure

Introduction:

Chapter 5 of Owings & Kaplan (2020) explored taxation issues in depth. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the different types of taxes. You will also have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to the tax structure in your home state.

Instructions:

1. Write 2-4 well-developed paragraphs describing the differences among proportional, regressive and progressive taxes. What efforts has Washington state made to make the tax structure as progressive as possible? What tax structures appear to have a regressive impact on individuals? Support your statements with evidence from the reading and other scholarly sources.