Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

progressive tax

Slovenian translation:

Progresivni davek

Apr 24, 2010 08:54
14 yrs ago
English term

progressive tax

GBK English to Slovenian 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 (Slovenian)
5 +2 Progresivni davek
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Progresivni davek

Definition from own experience or research:
Način obdavčitve, pri katerem so višji prejemki obdavčeni z višjo davčno stopnjo kot nižji prejemki.
Example sentences:
Progresivni davek pomeni, da čim večja je osnova za dohodnino, tem višja je davčna stopnja. (Magistrsko delo (MSc thesis))
Progresivni davek: Način obdavčitve, pri katerem so višji prejemki obdavčeni z višjo davčno stopnjo kot nižji prejemki. (Tovarna podjemov)
Povečano je bilo obdavčenje premoženja, zlasti s povečanjem in razširitvijo davkov na nepremičnine, ki zdaj tako vključujejo (rahlo) progresivni davek na stanovanjske nepremičnine (EUR-Lex)
Peer comment(s):

agree NevaRajgelj
1 day 23 hrs
agree Damijan Jamsek
4 days
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