Question

which of these best describes income tax?
○ regressive tax
○ indirect tax
○ direct tax
○ proportional tax

Explanation:

A direct tax is levied directly on the income or wealth of an individual or entity. Income tax is imposed directly on a person's income, so it is a direct tax. A regressive tax takes a larger percentage from low - income groups, income tax is usually progressive (or can be proportional in some cases but not typically regressive). An indirect tax is levied on goods and services (e.g., sales tax), not directly on income. A proportional tax has a constant tax rate regardless of income level, while income tax is often progressive (though some flat - rate income taxes are proportional, but the best general description is direct tax).

Answer:

C. direct tax