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Discussion Prompt:

The textbook discusses a Flat Tax and a Value$-$Added Tax $($VAT$)$ in Chapter $3.$ These are both considered a proportional tax. In a proportional tax structure, a constant tax rate is applied to all levels of the tax base.

Currently, the United States uses a progressive tax structure. In a progressive tax structure, the tax rates increase as the level of taxable income increases.

You will need to research the idea of proportional $($Flat or VAT tax$)$ and progressive tax structures in more detail before trying to answer the discussion prompt. Please include in your initial discussion a reference to the video or article you used.

Do you think the United States should adopt a proportional tax structure in the future? If so$,$ why?

If you think the United States should adopt a proportional tax structure, do you prefer a Flat Tax or Value$-$Added Tax? Why?