2. Why is federal income tax a progressive tax? A. A higher income will qualify for more exemptions
B. A higher income pays a lower rate
C. A higher income has more deductions
D. A higher income pays a higher percentage in taxes ​

Option D

Explanation:

In a  progressive income tax system, higher income group or individual pays more tax as compared to that of lower income group or individual.

The federal income tax system works in the same way as the progressive income tax system.

Hence, option D is correct.

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