New research found that poorest fifth pay a tax rate 60% higher, on average, than the top 1% of households
  • Ibex0@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Some of the taxes are “voluntary,” meaning people are buying cigarettes, lottery, alcohol, (above average) gasoline etc.

    If you and Bezos each buy a pack of cigarettes, your “tax rate” is higher. The poorest people can sometimes lower their tax rate significantly.