Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

progressive tax

Greek translation:

προοδευτικός φόρος

Apr 28, 2009 14:56
15 yrs ago
English term

progressive tax

GBK English to Greek Social Sciences Law: Taxation & Customs
Definition from ThisNation.com:
Tax collected at increasingly higher rates or percentages as income level increases.
Example sentences:
There are many people who support progressive tax, since they feel it is only fair that those who make more should contribute more to the government. (wiseGEEK)
The modern theory of optimal income tax progressivity begins with the utilitarian principle, but views the issue as a trade-off between the social benefits of a more equal distribution of after-tax income and the economic damage imposed by highly progressive taxes. (econlib.org)
The progressive tax system, and the nation's fiscal system more broadly, have historically played an important role in expanding opportunities for all Americans while reducing inequality. (Brookings)
Proposed translations (Greek)
4 +2 προοδευτικός φόρος
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προοδευτικός φόρος

Definition from own experience or research:
Προοδευτικός είναι ο φόρος του οποίου ο φορολογικός συντελεστής αυξάνεται όταν αυξάνεται η φορολογική βάση. Για παράδειγμα, αν για εισόδημα €100 ο φορολογιός συντελεστής είναι 10%, για εισόδημα €200 θα είναι 15%.
Example sentences:
Ο προοδευτικός φόρος, µπορεί να επηρεάσει: κίνητρο για εργασία και αποταµίευση κίνητρο για επενδύσεις κίνητρο για επενδύσεις (users.uom.gr)
Οποιαδήποτε γενική μείωση της φοροδιαφυγής λειτουργεί σαν προοδευτικός φόρος. (kepe)
Peer comment(s):

agree Assimina Vavoula
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agree Despina Chryssafi
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