What is one major difference between income tax and sales tax? A. Income tax is based on taxable income, while sales tax is based
on gross income.
B. Income tax is regressive, while sales tax is progressive.
C. Income tax is based on gross income, while sales tax is based on
taxable income.
D. Income tax is progressive, while sales tax is regressive.

D. Income tax is progressive, while sales tax is regressive.

Explanation:

In a progressive tax system, the percentage of tax imposed increases as the taxable income rises. For income tax, progressive tax means an individual with a low income will be taxed using a lower rate compared to high earners. Progressive tax categorizes incomes into different income brackets depending on the level of income. The tax rate increases as one move from a low-income bracket to a higher one.

A regressive tax system charges a constant rate for everyone. Sales tax is a good example of a regressive tax. The tax on basic items, low-priced items, is at the same rate as expensive or high-end items. It means that low-income earners are taxed the same rate as high-income earners for all items purchased.