A progressive tax is a tax in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases.
A land value tax is a progressive tax, in that the tax burden falls on land owners, because land ownership is correlated with wealth and income
Source: literally any discussion about progressive taxation and Georgism
I am not a Progressive arguing in favor of Progressivism. I am loosely a “third way” neoliberal with Georgist tendencies (also in favor of Pigouvian taxation, etc), arguing that words have actual meanings.
Thats nonsensical. A flat income tax is, by definition, non-progressive. The rate does not increase.
LVTs tax you on the unimproved value of land and some land is inherently more valuable than others. If you can afford said land, you pay more in taxes.
Unimproved land having differing value is rather a core component of Georgism
I think you’re talking about the poltiical philosophy of progressivism as opposed to progressive tax, especially progressive income tax.
No, I am definitely not.
Source: literally any discussion about progressive taxation and Georgism
I am not a Progressive arguing in favor of Progressivism. I am loosely a “third way” neoliberal with Georgist tendencies (also in favor of Pigouvian taxation, etc), arguing that words have actual meanings.
Source: Wikipedia
Yes, I assumed you needed the Playskool definition since I am hoping you are in your late teens.
I won’t be dragged down to your level, man.
I’m trying to drag you up several levels.
That’s like saying that a flat income tax is a progressive tax because some people have more income.
Thats nonsensical. A flat income tax is, by definition, non-progressive. The rate does not increase.
LVTs tax you on the unimproved value of land and some land is inherently more valuable than others. If you can afford said land, you pay more in taxes.
Unimproved land having differing value is rather a core component of Georgism