According to the ability-to-pay principle, what characteristic should a tax system have to ensure vertical equity?

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Published
28 May 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The ability-to-pay principle advocates that taxes should be levied based on an individual's capacity to bear the tax burden. Therefore, a tax system is considered vertically equitable when it is progressive, meaning higher-income earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes compared to lower-income earners.

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